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Monday, September 16, 2013

Mother Crusader: Hebrew Immersion Charter Cheerleader Doesn't Seem To Think Hatikvah Is a "Government" School

Mother Crusader: Hebrew Immersion Charter Cheerleader Doesn't Seem To Think Hatikvah Is a "Government" School:

Hebrew Immersion Charter Cheerleader Doesn't Seem To Think Hatikvah Is a "Government" School



Silly ideologue, you think charters are public schools? 

I got a comment on a post I wrote about the impact the Hatikvah International Academy Charter School in East Brunswick has had on my district. I thought the comment not only merited a response, but a whole new post. Chime in with your thoughts in the comment section if you're so inclined, and let me and my anonymous friend know who you agree with. 

Here's the comment:

Why not let the money follow the child? If parents want their children to attend language immersion school, a Montessori school, a Core Knowledge school etc, why not let them send their children to whatever school they wish and have their per-pupil spending follow them? 
We have a balkanized education system as it is. Kids who live in East Brunswick go to EB schools, kids who live in Metuchen go to Metuchen schools, kids who live in South Brunswick go to SB schools etc. Let kids choose to go to schools that best fit their interests and personalities and this artificial