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Thursday, June 12, 2008
How much freedom should districts get?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Decatur and Marietta school officials hope to be among the first school districts in Georgia practically free of state control.
Charter districts are similar to charter schools. You’re exempt from many rules others must follow and in exchange you promise to use innovative programs and to improve student learning.
How innovative will these districts be? Decatur plans to find a way to give students credit for the knowledge they know, not just the classes they take.
Charter status deals with more than instruction. Charter districts can be creative with their budgeting and give principals and teachers more say in how to spend the money.
Should more districts apply for charter status? Do you think school systems can be innovative enough to become charters?
