by David Safier Imagine Schools is the largest charter school organization in the country: over 70 schools, including 18 in Arizona. It's based on the corporate expansion model — grow or die. Quantity is more important than quality, so it's OK to take much-needed funds from one charter school to help open another. Imagine's growth … Read more
by David Safier On Saturday, from 2-4pm, I will be part of a panel discussing "The Corporate Stranglehold on Education." Others panelists are Milton Schwebel, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers; Robin Hiller, Voices for Education; and Carole Edelsky Professor Emerita, ASU. The discussion is being hosted by WILPF (Women's International League of Peace & Freedom) at the … Read more
by David Safier When I read Jay Heiler's resume in a story about his appointment by Brewer to the Board of Regents, I was a bit concerned. For instance, his education experience: He was President of the Board of St. Francis Xavier School, worked with Great Hearts Academies (if I remember correctly, these are charter … Read more
by David Safier According to Jeff Biggers in a piece on Huffington Post, Tom Horne, while speaking at a public panel Saturday, said the only way for MAS to come into compliance with state law is to "terminate the program." Then he raised his rhetoric to another level by making a historical reference whose message … Read more
by David Safier The Weekly's Mari Herreras has a long, detailed rundown of the two administrative hearings on MAS up in Phoenix. The third and final hearing is going on today. Herreras' rundown defies summary, so I won't try here. If you're interested, you should read it, and if you're even more interested, you can … Read more