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Guest opinion: Charter school backers strike back, ask questions
Original post made on Dec 11, 2008
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Posted by Josh
a resident of Woodside: other
on Dec 11, 2008 at 7:02 am
a resident of Woodside: other
on Dec 11, 2008 at 7:02 am
The students' video is well worth watching. It can be found here Web Link
These students are the future of our community. It is time that our current leadership supports their success.
Posted by Explanation needed
a resident of Menlo-Atherton High School
on Dec 15, 2008 at 8:17 am
a resident of Menlo-Atherton High School
on Dec 15, 2008 at 8:17 am
Tavenner raises some very good questions. I'd particularly like to hear a charter school opponent address the fact that Summit spends $2,600 less per student than the district. The argument I've heard from the opponents that I've always found most compelling is that Summit takes money away from the district. But it seems to me the district is saving money by having students it would have spent $9,400 on enroll in a more cost-effective program. The argument doesn't seem to hold water next to the cost comparison.
