"Millennials, Especially of Color, Are Disrupting Charter School Debate" from The Hill
As the number of children attending public charter schools increases, the debate over the role of charter schools in our public education system has intensified.
Are public charter schools better than traditional public schools? Do charter schools serve the same kids as traditional public schools? Should states place a moratorium on charter growth?
These questions, among others, imply false choices that mask the ways traditional public schools and public charters complement one another. But there’s hope for a path forward that pierces the polarized fire-fight that too often characterizes current discussions about charters — Millennials.