You Can Hate Trump And Support School Choice
Laura Waters
October 1, 2020
Every time Donald Trump says, “school choice is the civil rights issue of our time,” I cringe. It’s hard to think of a more debauched
After a Decade of Opposing Voucher Programs, I’m Wondering If I Was Wrong
Laura Waters
September 23, 2020
This is the first in a series of three pieces on my changing views of publicly-funded vouchers to parochial and private schools. The second is
Newark Continues Citywide Public School Enrollment Surge For Fifth Consecutive Year
Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
After years of decreasing enrollment and a general lack of trust in its public schools, state data shows that Newark’s public schools have posted their fifth
Hand Me The Barf Bag: I Agree With Trump Jr. On School Choice.
Laura Waters
August 27, 2020
It is unacceptable that too many African American and Hispanic American children are stuck in bad schools, just because of their ZIP code. Agree or
What Can Districts Learn From Top Public Charters on Remote Instruction? Highlights From a New Report.
Laura Waters
August 25, 2020
Yesterday I posted a letter (read it here) from the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association to the Democratic National Committee. The 65 signatories express
NJ Charter School Staff Call Out DNC For “Egregious” Attacks on Schools Favored By Black and Latino Families
Laura Waters
August 24, 2020
Ten days ago the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association, on behalf of 65 signatories, sent a letter to the Democratic Platform Committee expressing their
How The DNC Platform “Falls Flat” When It Comes To Charter Schools.
Staff Writer
August 19, 2020
Here is a release from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers called “Myth-Busting the Democratic National Party Platform: The Role of Charter School Authorizing.”
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Must Rise: Thoughts on Last Night’s Convention.
Laura Waters
August 18, 2020
True confession: I didn’t watch the Democratic virtual convention last night. Currently I’m maintaining my mental health by mainlining “The West Wing,” sort of like
Newark Charters Pledge to Exceed Health and Academic Standards During COVID
Laura Waters
August 13, 2020
Today thirteen public charter schools in Newark signed the “COVID-19 Compact” that represents a commitment to common standards for the new school year. These standards
Newark’s Newest Charter School Leader Is Well Equipped to Manage School Reopenings Amidst a Pandemic
Laura Waters
August 4, 2020
“The key is a great team of committed professionals — even in the midst of a pandemic, even in the midst of uncertainty— so that