There has been much written about the effectiveness of charters delivering on a quality education. This is by no means a minor issue and I don't think it should be disregarded but let's set it aside for now. And I won't, for the time being, even comment on those who establish charters. Again, much ought to be examined on this front.
But one of the real pressing problems for charters and neighborhood schools in close proximity to one another - and many are - is the fact that they not only 'compete' for students but they also essentially split funds since both are public schools. Here's my point...if people are lamenting the fact that students and teachers are going without resources they can look no further than the fact that these two structural entities are also 'competing' for dollars.
Public education (and I'm not referring to those who choose private schools...that's their choice) shouldn't have a competitive factor. Every child getting a public education, as well as those working in this sector, shouldn't be engaged in a competitive foray of any sort. Full stop!!!
Dick
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