Hey, all, remember how we in Worcester argued, along with much else, that OSV wasn't a "proven provider" as a charter school, and thus shouldn't be expanded?
And remember how DESE ignored us and did it anyway?
Lynn's currently having a similar argument over a proposed expansion of KIPP Charter in their city. The mayor, superintendent, and teachers' union president were at the Board of Ed last month, arguing this. You can find good coverage in Commonwealth Beacon here.
The right answer, of course, is for the Acting Commissioner not to recommend the expansion. If it goes to the Board, we'll have to argue that they vote it down.
...which is time to remind us all that the Governor should really appoint three new members...
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