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More info about Mystic Valley Charter School. Interesting that the article cites a 2015 denial of expansion, but fails to mention that in 2016 conditions for expansion were removed by the state: ““I want to offer my congratulations on the progress and improvements the school has made,” Mass Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester said.

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/06/18/behind-mystic-valley-vaunted-test-scores-question-equity/WBGuiWfC61slPjiyr1wwsJ/story.html?event=event12

Keep your eye on BEAN and on the money behind them: Teach for America, LEE, Strategic Grant Partners. “Novas said the inspiration for BEAN came from a sense that while there are groups elevating the voice of parents, teachers and others, there was not one group bringing all these voices together.” Guess they haven’t been paying attention to the organizing that’s already been going on in Boston… parents, students and teachers together.

http://baystatebanner.com/news/2017/jun/14/boston-education-action-network-hosts-panel-preps-/?page=1

Chicago charter school teachers join public schools union: “It’s become increasingly obvious as we’ve worked together closely over the years that our concerns — the issues, the things we need to advocate around — are the same. Increasingly, we see our fates tied together.”

 https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/charter-school-teachers-vote-to-join-public-schools-union/053df0ac-ce6f-416a-8756-ff730e86a51e

Been wondering who’s behind BEAN (Boston Education Action Network)? Players=Teach for America, Leadership for Educational Equity, Strategic Grant Partners.

http://blogs.wgbh.org/masspoliticsprofs/2017/6/6/philanthrocapitalists-brandish-beanball-btu/