CalMatters Commentary: Charter Schools Need Reform. This Proposal Could Kneecap Them

CalMatters Commentary: Charter schools need reform. This proposal could kneecap them

The California Legislature deals with thousands of bills every year, and many are perennials that reflect long-running economic, ethnic and cultural conflicts.

Letter: Assembly Bill 84 is a step backward for students and families | Morgan Hill Times | Morgan Hill, San Martin, CA

As a mom of two kids and a passionate advocate for educational choice, I’m deeply concerned about the potential impact of Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84) on students and families along the Highway 101 corridor. This bill, if passed, would deal a devastating blow to non-classroom-based and online charter schools, leaving thousands of students without access to the personalized learning environments that have helped them thrive. For many families in our …

Letter: Assembly Bill 84 is a step backward for students and families | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

As a mom of two kids and a passionate advocate for educational choice, I’m deeply concerned about the potential impact of Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84) on students and families along the Highway 101 corridor. This bill, if passed, would deal a devastating blow to non-classroom-based and online charter schools, leaving thousands of students without access to the personalized learning environments that have helped them thrive. For many families in our …

Letter: Assembly Bill 84 is a step backward for students and families - SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA

As a mom of two kids and a passionate advocate for educational choice, I’m deeply concerned about the potential impact of Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84) on students and families along the Highway 101 corridor. This bill, if passed, would deal a devastating blow to non-classroom-based and online charter schools, leaving thousands of students without access to the personalized learning environments that have helped them thrive. For many families in our …

AB 84 undermines California’s expanded learning vision – and harms the students who need it most

Assembly Bill 84, a bill in the California Legislature, would block flex-based charter schools from partnering with local enrichment providers, writes Cynthia Rachel, director of communications and development for Innovative Education Management, which operates South Sutter, Ocean Grove and Sky Mountain charter schools. She believes the bill, set for a vote Wednesday, would harm thousands of students in rural and coastal areas like Santa Cruz Co…