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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I support Lewis-George for Mayor. The charter system wants autonomy and DCPS wants support from neighbors and financial support to keep low- attendance schools open. Those seem doable. And I would appreciate a shift from focus on capital projects to spending to get student success.

A lot of what we talk about here is nice to have. I’d rather have a full Roosevelt and Dunbar that drive success than another test- or grades-in high school. That’s not what everyone wants but it’s OK. I’d like a real school board. Some people fear dysfunction but that’s not a given.

Appreciate all the thoughts. [/quote]

Why do charters need more autonomy? I feel like the sudden closures of Eagle and Hope are great examples of why they need even more oversight.

And why in the world do you want to keep low-attendance schools open?[/quote]

Don’t confuse charter autonomy with a lack of oversight — or, frankly, shoddy oversight. There could be three times as many rules or even half as many, if the PCSB isn’t following up on known, documented, reported and quantifiable flags, then there will be problems.[/quote]

What is your definition of autonomy?[/quote]

For charters, the definition is typically control over decisions concerning finance, personnel, scheduling, curriculum and instruction. That doesn't mean no reporting nor does it mean that charters don't have to comply with rules, regulations and the law. It also doesn't mean that there won't be consequences. The problem with Eagle and Hope, IMO, is not their autonomy -- it was that the PCSB knew the schools were struggling and did not step in appropriately. [/quote]

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