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Education Series: Charter Schools

There are people who see charter schools as the answer to our educational woes.  But others believe this system of schooling is more of a problem than a solution.  Plus, Nevada has fewer charter schools than other southwestern states, but Governor Brian Sandoval wants to change that.  What is the future of charter schools in Nevada?

 

GUESTS

Diane Ravitch, author, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education

Steve Canavero, Dir, NV Charter School Authority

Dan Tafoya, Student Support Services, CCSD

 

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