Most Black families support charter schools, not because they are duped or privatizers, but because many see their neighborhood schools, and know their children need better options. I know, because I saw it first hand in West Oakland, struggling to get my brother the education he deserved, in a system that didn’t treat him with concern or respect.
I never intended to be the charter guy, it just happened. It all started when I went to my brother “johnny’s” school in West Oakland.
When schools disrespect you
“The teacher made fun of my mama” my little brother said, restraining his sobs.
I would help Johnny with his homework if I was around, but I was in law school and out a lot. If his mom couldn’t help him, I told him to just tell the teacher he couldn’t do the homework and needed help.
A majority if the Madison School Board rejected the proposed Madison Preparatory Academy IB charter school, among others.