Charter school camp launches ‘facts’ campaign

Charter school camp launches ‘facts’ campaign

STATE HOUSE — Arguing that the debate over expanding access to charter schools in Massachusetts has been characterized by misinformation and misleading statements, charter supporters on Friday launched a new campaign they say debunks myths about the schools.

The center of the "Fact Check: Public Charter Schools in Massachusetts" campaign is a new website, unveiled Friday, that showcases research and data analysis supporting charter schools.

Jim Gilmore ends White House bid
Jim Gilmore

Jim Gilmore ends White House bid

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore says he is dropping out of the race for the White House.

The Republican says in a statement he plans to support his party's nominee and will continue to speak out about what he called the dangers of electing Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, the two candidates for the Democratic nomination.

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