Please save charter schools
Published 2:04 pm Monday, November 23, 2015
The state Supreme Court’s recent decision not to reconsider its earlier ruling against voter-approved charter schools is as disappointing as it is unfeeling and mean-spirited.
Despite calls from concerned parents, current and past attorneys general, public education groups and prominent leaders of both parties, the justices decided to double-down on their determination to close charter schools to children. Their insensitive decision is a blow to disadvantaged families who are under-served by traditional schools.
As Brenia, a student at Kent’s Excel Charter School, told the Washington Policy Center, “I don’t think it’s cool because all the kids here (Excel Charter School), they love it … I don’t see why you want to shut that down for kids.”
It was particularly mean of them to announce the decision on the same day charter schools families traveled to Olympia to voice their message and their concerns. The solution now lies with our elected representatives and with Gov. Inslee to enact a bill that will save this public education option for Washington families.
– Washington Policy Center
