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On charter schools, let the parents choose

On charter schools, let the parents choose

In November, Massachusetts residents will vote on Question 2, which, if passed, would allow the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to authorize up to 12 new charter schools across the Commonwealth. If more than 12 applications for charter schools are received, the Board would favor schools that would be accessible to students in the lowest-performing school districts in the state. Gov. Baker supports lifting the cap, as do some Democrat lawmakers. However, the NAACP opposes the i

In November, Massachusetts residents will vote on Question 2, which, if passed, would allow the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to authorize up to 12 new charter schools across the Commonwealth. If more than 12 applications for charter schools are received, the Board would favor schools that would be accessible to students in the lowest-performing school districts in the state. Gov. Baker supports lifting the cap, as do some Democrat lawmakers. However, the NAACP opposes the i…