Parents should have the right to seek better education for their children
Bob Ehrlich will unveil a Charter School Initiative on Tuesday, June 22nd, at a meeting with parents who have been prevented from opening public charter schools in Maryland. Ehrlich has pledged to double the number of charter schools in Maryland. As Governor he enacted Maryland’s first-ever charter schools in 2003, giving 12,000 students and their families the freedom transfer from poor performing to schools better learning environments.
WHEN: Tuesday June 22nd, 2pm
WHERE: 18701 North Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD (Flaming Pit Restaurant)
WHO: Bob Ehrlich and parents seeking establishment of charter schools.
BACKGROUND: Charter schools are public schools that operate with greater freedom, creativity and accountability to deliver better student performance. There are approximately 40 charter schools in Maryland serving roughly 12,000 students. Numerous parents in Montgomery County recently applied for creation of two new charter schools for their children. Their application was rejected by the county Superintendent.
Bob Ehrlich will unveil a Charter School Initiative on Tuesday, June 22nd, at a meeting with parents who have been prevented from opening public charter schools in Maryland. Ehrlich has pledged to double the number of charter schools in Maryland. As Governor he enacted Maryland’s first-ever charter schools in 2003, giving 12,000 students and their families the freedom transfer from poor performing to schools better learning environments.
WHEN: Tuesday June 22nd, 2pm
WHERE: 18701 North Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD (Flaming Pit Restaurant)
WHO: Bob Ehrlich and parents seeking establishment of charter schools.
BACKGROUND: Charter schools are public schools that operate with greater freedom, creativity and accountability to deliver better student performance. There are approximately 40 charter schools in Maryland serving roughly 12,000 students. Numerous parents in Montgomery County recently applied for creation of two new charter schools for their children. Their application was rejected by the county Superintendent.
4 comments:
Great to hear. Hey Joe do you have any contact info for either Bob or a rep for him? We're actually working on a charter school proposal(it has a lot of community support, and the wheels are in motion). We'd love to be able to get Mr. Ehrlich on board as well.
So its a publicly funded private school? Who decides which kids get to go?
is a charter school the same as a magnet school wher ethey only invite students with exceptional grades?
only a matter of time until the aclu puts an end to them. as its not fair to students who cant acheive
Charter schools are public schools in every sense - publicly funded, open to all students with no admissions requirements, and accountable to the public. Unlike magnet schools there is no invitation required. Admission to those in the district is limited only by the number of available slots. If more students apply than the school can accommodate, students are selected by lottery.
Joni Berman
Independent Charter School Consultant
(Founder/Former President Maryland Charter School Network)
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