"Virtual schools aren't for every child, but they can be helpful for some students. And there is no logical reason to cap enrollment," states an editorial in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The leading newspaper in Wisconsin did not agree with everything in Gov. Scott Walker's education reform proposal, but the newspaper's support for parts of his plan is significant. What's more, the stand may sway a few minds.
The impact of lifting enrollment caps, according to an article in the newspaper, are not clear. "Several elements could hamper an enormous jump in choice enrollment, at least initially. First, capacity is limited at existing charter schools and private schools that now accept voucher students, and many popular schools have waiting lists to get in," according to the article.
Click here to read the Journal Sentinel's editorial.
Click here to read the news story on Gov. Walker's plan and its potential impact on Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Guest Commentary: Virtual School Enrollment Cap Stifles Choice
As a way to recognize National School Choice Week, James Wigderson, wrote an article for the Wisconsin-based MacIver Institute.
In the article, Wigderson said members of the Wisconsin legislature have several important choices ahead of them as they look at the educational landscape in this state.
"The temptation is to sweep our state’s educational problems under the rug with one heck of a broom for an excuse, 'there is no money.' To give in to that temptation would be wrong and there are steps the legislature can take to restore educational innovation and improve educational access without breaking the bank.
"One of the steps would be to eliminate the cap on online public charter school enrollment. The cap is one of the most shameful educational policy holdovers from the Gov. Jim Doyle era, and it needs to be repealed."
Click here to read Wigderson's complete article and find out why he believes lifting the enrollment cap on the state's virtual schools would "be one significant move to increase school choice options for Wisconsin families."
In the article, Wigderson said members of the Wisconsin legislature have several important choices ahead of them as they look at the educational landscape in this state.
"The temptation is to sweep our state’s educational problems under the rug with one heck of a broom for an excuse, 'there is no money.' To give in to that temptation would be wrong and there are steps the legislature can take to restore educational innovation and improve educational access without breaking the bank.
"One of the steps would be to eliminate the cap on online public charter school enrollment. The cap is one of the most shameful educational policy holdovers from the Gov. Jim Doyle era, and it needs to be repealed."
Click here to read Wigderson's complete article and find out why he believes lifting the enrollment cap on the state's virtual schools would "be one significant move to increase school choice options for Wisconsin families."
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