Philadelphia wants more oversight of charter schools

The Philadelphia School Reform Commission's chairwoman expects a vote next week on a new policy to increase oversight of charter schools, even though some charter operators have asked for a delay to help craft an alternative. Charter operators are divided over the proposed policy, which would allow district officials to visit charter schools more frequently. The proposal also would clarify that at least 75 percent of a school's teachers must be certified for its charter to be renewed.
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EARLIER: The Philadelphia School Reform Commission has approved five-year extensions for all 13 charter schools that were up for renewal. And chairman James Nevels says the commission will continue to back charter schools--despite the district's financial problems. (Philadelphia Inquirer)