Charter and traditional schools bridge divide under one roof
Clip: 7/22/2014 | 7m 54s
In Houston, charter and traditional schools bridge divide under one roof
Charter schools have often been seen as a threat to traditional schools, diverting resources and students to these publicly funded but privately run institutions. In Houston, Texas, the superintendent of one school district has invited competing charter schools to set up shop alongside a regular middle school. Special correspondent John Merrow reports on their evolving partnership.
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Charter and traditional schools bridge divide under one roof
Clip: 7/22/2014 | 7m 54s
Charter schools have often been seen as a threat to traditional schools, diverting resources and students to these publicly funded but privately run institutions. In Houston, Texas, the superintendent of one school district has invited competing charter schools to set up shop alongside a regular middle school. Special correspondent John Merrow reports on their evolving partnership.
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