Philadelphia charter school closes, leaves students scrambling

Here’s another example of what we don’t want in Kansas. Charters like this one are a waste of taxpayer dollars and a disservice to students and their families.

“He estimated that the charter school’s debts total at least $5 million – not including the $9 million it owes bondholders for its building in Northern Liberties…Gallard said that even though the Palmer charter has shuttered, the School Reform Commission will continue the process of revoking the school’s operating charter for poor academic performance as well as shaky finances. Revocation hearings concluded last month.

“Said Gallard: ‘This charter was not working out for students.'”

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20141230_Shuttered_charter_school_leaves_students__staff_scrambling.html#SdPJ5VWEc1lLhks9.99

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