http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/277242.html
In 1996, North Carolina's public charter school legislation passed with support from both Republicans and Democrats who agreed to allow up to 100 charters. There has been legislative resistance to more public charters, but there is increasing support for lifting the limit. The state's three candidates for Governor voice differing opinions about public charter schools. Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue, the Democratic candidate, said it does not make sense to allow more charter schools when some have not done a good job. “The goal is, with the whole charter philosophy, is shut down the ones that don't create innovation and change, and keep the stream of newness coming,” she said. Republican candidate Pat McCrory wants the state to allow more than 100 public charter schools, an approach that fits his call for more competition in education and more choices for parents. He has not determined how many charters the state should allow. "Choice is good in public schools,” he said. “It's shortsighted to limit expanding the current cap on charter schools when you have a 30 percent dropout rate.” Mike Munger, the Libertarian candidate for governor, is a big fan of public charters. Allowing more public charter schools “is the first thing I would press for,” he said. “It's the centerpiece of my education program.”
Source: Charlotte Observer
Date: 10/25/2008
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