Walker gives Madison Preparatory IB Charter School a better chance

Wisconsin State Journal:

Gov. Scott Walker just gave a boost to the Urban League of Greater Madison's intriguing proposal for an all-male charter school.

As part of his state budget address late Tuesday afternoon, Walker said he wants to let any four-year public university in Wisconsin create a charter school for K-12 students.

That gives the Urban League of Greater Madison a second potential partner for its proposal, should the Madison School Board reject the League's idea.

Kaleem Caire, president and CEO of the Urban League, has made a powerful case for an all-male charter school with high standards, uniforms and a longer school day and year.

Charter schools are public schools allowed more freedom to try new things in exchange for greater accountability for results.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at February 3, 2011 10:25 PM
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