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Re:U.S. math scores drop on major international test by 1123581321 on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @08:13AM (#42387367)
Magnet and charter schools have a lot in common. You could look at state charter school statutes as encouraging school districts to be proactive about setting up academy model and magnet schools.
Re:U.S. math scores drop on major international test by th0ma5 on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @05:40PM (#42393844)
One could look at it that way, sure, but the people that put in these policies are specifically trying to lower taxes by dismantling public education.
Re:U.S. math scores drop on major international test by 1123581321 on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @09:22PM (#42395522)
No, that doesn’t reflect the situation. Charters enshrine the public school revenue by allocating some of it to “better” schools. They make it harder to lower school district revenue as they (in the eyes of parents) make the established system work better.
Re:U.S. math scores drop on major international test by th0ma5 on Wednesday December 11, 2024 @11:35PM (#42396253)
That is not the stated goal of charter schools. They openly state private business can do better than government.
Re:U.S. math scores drop on major international test by 1123581321 on Thursday December 12, 2024 @07:55AM (#42398742)
That’s different than aiming to reduce district tax levied. I’ve read a variety of statements from charters themselves, including that one. There are also proposals to privatize administration of school districts using the same reasoning. In education, no matter who is speaking, typically the focus is on performance, retaining teachers and meeting more diverse student needs.