End the Federal Attack on Charter Schools
If the Education Department adopts misguided new rules, the most vulnerable students will suffer — and Democrats will pay a political price.
Move forward, not back.
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With this year’s midterms looming and control of Congress hanging in the balance, Republicans are making inroads with voters by focusing on education, portraying Democrats as out of touch with the concerns of parents and captive to teachers unions.
Unfortunately, the Department of Education risks playing into their hands with a proposal to restrict funding for public charter schools that’s bad politics and even worse policy. It’s critical that the White House intervene before it’s too late.