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These seem to be the "real" reasons: 1) re-segregation 2) skimming[B] 3) de-unionization 4) benchmarking[A] 5) statism preference. The other declared reasons s
by DenisM 6y ago
These seem to be the "real" reasons: 1) re-segregation 2) skimming[B] 3) de-unionization 4) benchmarking[A] 5) statism preference.
The other declared reasons seemed unconvincing to me.
[A] Benchmarking - competing schools provide parents with a direct comparison point, so it's much harder for a struggling public school to disclaim responsibility for some of their own problems.
[B] Skimming - picking out the best-performing and the least-demanding students.
- jude- 6y agoCharter schools in many jurisdictions can also expel underperforming or struggling kids, while public schools are obligated to enroll everyone regardless. I would be very skeptical of any charter school benchmarks.
- DenisM 6y agoYeah, I was hoping "re-segregation" sort of covers it, but it seems not. I will add "skimming" into the list, thanks for bringing this up.
- scarface74 6y agoAlso the Supreme Court just said that states that give money to secular schools must also give money to religious schools. And religious schools can discriminate in a separate decision.
- bjustin 6y agoI believe the case about giving money to religious schools was regarding publicly accessible facilities (playgrounds), so it doesn't change anything about funding for classrooms, teachers, etc.
- scarface74 6y agohttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/us/supreme-court-religious-schools-aid.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/us/supreme-court-religiou...