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3. That's the norm, and not just in SF. Public schools outperform charter schools

Sat Jun 23, 2012, 03:07 PM

Jun 2012

no matter how much $ is diverted to charters.

They're basically a RW scam.

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Are charter schools useless? [View all] RandySF Jun 2012 OP

I think they are like the little girl with the little curl...! MADem Jun 2012 #1

It's why we chose a Catholic school. RandySF Jun 2012 #2

THANKS for the memory! elleng Jun 2012 #8

Econ 101 longship Jun 2012 #4

Yes thelordofhell Jun 2012 #5

I can only speak of the ones in my city. proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #6

You're not missing anything. louis-t Jun 2012 #7

Test scores are often useless. noamnety Jun 2012 #9

Many around here (WI) seem to be themed Nikia Jun 2012 #10

They're useful for siphoning off tax money. Starry Messenger Jun 2012 #11