Public Schools: “Traditional” vs. Charter
In today’s episode of The Policy Paycheck, host Serena Allen compares charter schools in comparison to local district schools with expert Dr. Christine Beckman.
What is the difference between a traditional and charter school? How does the creation of charter schools economically impact local district schools? What are the controversies associated with charter schools?
Some of things we talked about ...
California’s charter schools soon to enter an uneasy era. Districts will have more discretion over charter approvals; how will they use it?
Article in EdSource, by John Fensterwald
The article goes in depth on Article 1505 in the California State Legislature.
Read article
Philanthropy and the Growth of Charter Schools
Article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, by Chester E. Finn, Jr., Bruno V. Manno, & Brandon L. Wright.
This article questions the role of private funding in education.
Read article
Charter Schools and California’s Local Control Funding Formula by Iwunze Ugo & Laura Hill.
This article in PPIC delves into the implementation of the LCFF. Implementation of LCFF "began a new chapter in the complex history of charter schools and their relationship to traditional public schools. On the one hand, the LCFF has brought charters into line with traditional public schools. On the other hand, it includes a provision that caps the amount of funding some high-need charters can receive."
Read article
Contact The Policy Paycheck
The Policy Paycheck logo is designed by USC student Jordan Williams.
Produced by Serena Allen & Aubrey Hicks. Sound editing by the Brothers Hedden.
