Tug-of-War Over Charter Schools Intensifies
Clip: 10/19/2015 | 5m 17s
Next week, the Chicago Board of Education will vote on whether to approve applications.
Next week, the Chicago Board of Education will vote on whether to approve applications for two new charter schools. Meanwhile, 42 Chicago aldermen have signed a resolution calling for a moratorium on new charter schools because the district is strapped for cash. Hear from parents who say they have the right to choose which schools their children attend.
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Tug-of-War Over Charter Schools Intensifies
Clip: 10/19/2015 | 5m 17s
Next week, the Chicago Board of Education will vote on whether to approve applications for two new charter schools. Meanwhile, 42 Chicago aldermen have signed a resolution calling for a moratorium on new charter schools because the district is strapped for cash. Hear from parents who say they have the right to choose which schools their children attend.
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