You will need to read this to understand my next article. Citizens of Delaware, you must read this!!!
Wikipedia describes the BASIS charter schools:
BASIS Schools, Inc. is an Arizona charter school operator. It operates eight schools in Arizona and one in the District of Columbia….BASIS recently announced plans to add three more schools for the 2013-2014 year: one in Ahwatukee, one in San Antonio, Texas, and a new K-4 program near their original location in Tucson.
The Washington Post recently reported:
The D.C. Public Charter School Board on Monday rejected a request from BASIS DC to expand, citing concerns about the high number of students who have withdrawn from the charter school since fall.
BASIS, an Arizona-based chain of charter schools known for its rigorous academic demands, won approval to open doors in the District in 2012 despite questions about whether its model would work for struggling D.C. students.
BASIS wants to grow. Wealthy individuals put up $1,000,000 to attract the BASIS charter managment organization…
View original post 1,114 more words
The Season Of Myths 
yes, this is very articulate on how charters can rig the game from a to z.
LikeLike
I didn’t make the connection here to Mike Matthews comment about the Arizona trip. Very good catch, Kevin.
LikeLike