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NPE: Don’t Be Fooled by Charters and Vouchers

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Diane Ravitch and Carol Burris sent out this warning about the false messages that sell privatization of public schools. Their message is clear. You can read it here. in the Gazette. The money is taken from public schools. It too often is used in corrupt ways. They reflect false promises.

Little Steven and NPE’s Diane Ravitch Made a Video

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Little Steven supports public school teachers and you can hear him sing the song! Steven Van Zandt took some time from his concert tour to support teachers. I think of him in so many way e.g. Bruce Springsteens’ band, his role on the Sopranos. He and Diane stand up for what is right for students. Sometimes he goes by ‘Miami Steve’. He is one of us.

House Appropriations Slashes Charter Start Up Funds

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In response to a report by the Network for Public Education, the federal startup funds were cut $40 million this year and another $100 million next year. The committee noted the lack of oversight of federal startup funding.

There is other good news in the proposed budget for full service community schools, look lars remodeling. This is a direct rebuke to the DeVos Department of Education budget proposal. The committee also noted the abuse of for-profit online schools.

Good things can happen! The budget section begins on page 182.

Florida Schools for Sale

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Carol Burris of the Network for Public Education has her eye on Florida’s charter abuse. You need to see it too. Seeing is believing. The problems are really bad. Read the article here We have so many bad operators that Acclaim Academy is sometimes overlooked. it should not be. Find out about what happened to the $744,148 start up money they received from the federal government.

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