tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562434481622970063.post751393973284335016..comments2014-09-20T20:29:52.697-04:00Comments on Notes on the whiteboard: Stanford: MI charter schools more effectiveJohnCosbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08757966427479390484noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562434481622970063.post-74755693562183378422013-01-17T21:32:26.833-05:002013-01-17T21:32:26.833-05:00I agree. I very much believe that the report is ...I agree. I very much believe that the report is more nuanced than the media coverage of it, which is what I actually read. When the semester ends and I get my ducks in a row, I'll have some time to read a nice relaxing education research report. <br /><br />For the record, even if this report indicates improved scores, I'm still against charter schools as an expensive experiment in privatizing education, which increases "choice" for some students at the expense of opportunity for the students who most need a strong education.JohnCosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757966427479390484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1562434481622970063.post-68055044181087492762013-01-17T18:58:45.110-05:002013-01-17T18:58:45.110-05:00Read the research carefully. Check the national s...Read the research carefully. Check the national scores of traditional versus charter. When looking at the Michigan scores check the location in the state that the scores are being compared. Interesting information on demographics as well. I also have some question about the demographics that are not answered in the research. Although I scanned the article very quickly. Thanks for sharing. Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661841227284288518noreply@blogger.com