Save Our Schools NJ
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SOSNJ is a grassroots, all-volunteer organization of parents and other public school supporters who believe that every child in New Jersey should have access to a high quality education.
Why is the public paying for parallel and unequal education systems? /fin
December 17, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Why is the public paying for parallel and unequal education systems? /fin
That sounds pretty "political" to us. Perhaps the charter system funding should be separate. That would create a lot more transparency for the public when most people don't have any idea how the funding works. It also leads us to the question that no one wants to answer... 4x
December 17, 2024 at 3:09 PM
That sounds pretty "political" to us. Perhaps the charter system funding should be separate. That would create a lot more transparency for the public when most people don't have any idea how the funding works. It also leads us to the question that no one wants to answer... 4x
The catchy phrase, "school choice" has long been the selling point and turns what should be the societal obligation of assuring ALL children have an excellent education into a "competition" that cannibalizes the only system required to educate everyone. On purpose. 3/x
December 17, 2024 at 3:06 PM
The catchy phrase, "school choice" has long been the selling point and turns what should be the societal obligation of assuring ALL children have an excellent education into a "competition" that cannibalizes the only system required to educate everyone. On purpose. 3/x
Who has oversight and are those records accessible? Are taxpayers paying for the purchase facilities? What happens when the charter shuts down? Does the facility revert to the local school district or municipality? (hint: no) 2/x
December 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Who has oversight and are those records accessible? Are taxpayers paying for the purchase facilities? What happens when the charter shuts down? Does the facility revert to the local school district or municipality? (hint: no) 2/x