>>In summary, the people whining about the cost of public schools don’t know what the heck they’re talking about. They should venture out of their caves once in a while.
–Mr. Fiorentini, you might think you’re being sufficiently vague as to your target here, but I can’t help but infer that these barbs were intended for me. You started out this thread in a good, neutral tone. I’d appreciate it very much if you stuck to that. Thank you.
Sincerely,
The Sensitive Caveman
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westello, you made some good points, and you did it without being insulting. Thank you.
I’d be interested to hear more on why you think I-1240 is poorly written. For example, what is lacking in the bill’s language in terms of a “mandate”? Charter schools can be de-chartered if they fail, can they not?
Also, while the public schools do have a mandate, in the form of the state constitution, they are failing to comply with that mandate, with little consequence to them. So much for mandates . . .
>>We need flexibility for ALL schools. We need supports for students like direct interventions for struggling students, more vocational education, more summer school, college/career counselors and teacher/principal evaluations that bring great educators to every school.
–Yes, but we’ve known that for a long time now. Why hasn’t there been more change? Please consider that the charter schools movement is a response to lack of change. Even if this initiative is voted down, public pressure to change the system will remain, and that will most likely include pressue to curb the power of teacher unions, among other things.