Michigan Gambled on Charter Schools. Its Children Lost.
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This article examines the impact of charter schools in Michigan and raises concerns about their effectiveness in providing quality education. It highlights how Michigan has become a national leader in charter school expansion but lags behind in regulating and holding them accountable. The article explores the financial motivations behind charter school growth, as well as the lack of oversight and accountability measures that have allowed for the proliferation of underperforming charter schools. It also discusses the negative consequences of this approach, including low academic achievement and segregation. The article concludes by questioning the long-term effects of a system that prioritizes choice and competition over the well-being of students.