“I trusted the organizations I supported to handle their fund-raising and disclosures appropriately,” said Sagan. Is that how he oversees charter schools too?
Charter Schools
Court hears charter cap case appeal
Thanks Mass Lawyers Committee for defending the rights of public school students and asserting that the financial well-being of district schools is critical to the education of ELL and students with special needs… and the vast majority of students in the city.
http://baystatebanner.com/news/2017/oct/05/court-hears-charter-cap-case-appeal/?page=1
House Bill (H2876) for charter opt-out of lottery
Interesting to read this House Bill (H2876) being proposed by Mayor Walsh and Reps. Peisch, Hunt and Carvalho, up in hearings tomorrow morning. It includes an “opt out lottery” for charter schools and a geographical restriction to the charter schools, if the schools wants it. Precursors to Unified Enrollment?
Record Fine for Campaign-Finance Violation Sheds Light on Donors to Charter Referendum
Journalist, professor and blogger Andrea Gabor continues digging into FES $$$ with the help of Boston education activist Peggy Wiesenberg.
Charter advocates weigh in on District 7 race
More attempts by big $ to influence local politics. Supporters of Question 2 weighing in on the District 7 City Council race.
http://baystatebanner.com/news/2017/sep/22/charter-advocates-weigh-d-7-race/?page=2
Is The Crashing Sound You Hear The Collapse Of The Dark Money/Charter School Industrial Complex?
What are potential consequences of the FES Campaign Finance probe? Trends and groups to watch out for, including Mass Parents United.
$2 million to pro-charter campaign — then Baker KO’s hotel project near donor’s office
Sure, Amos Hostetter of the Barr Foundation has been a charter supporter for a long time, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t seeking influence with his donations.
Charlie Baker’s plan allows for long school days, firing
Losing the game? Just change the rules. Charlie Baker with a new plan.
Goodbye Darkness My Old Friend: The $425K Pro-Charter Fine And Why It’s Transformative
Deeper dive into the Families for Excellent Schools campaign finance corruption.