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The Kansas State Board of Education has reopened a contentious debate over creating special charter schools for troubled students. Education Commissioner Bob Corkins supports having more charter schools in Kansas, viewing them as a way to encourage innovation in the classroom. At his suggestion, the board heard from Donald Howard, president of School Reform Inc., a Texas company that has started 25 schools for at-risk students. Howard told the board that traditional "chalk and talk" schools fail to reach at-risk students. "If we're going to have real reform, we need some major innovations and changes," he said. Board Chairman Steve Abrams (R) said he wants to keep the board and districts updated on what's happening. Under Kansas law, school districts decide whether to establish a charter school, with no appeal to the state board. Board member Sue Gamble (R) said the debate about charter schools is a distraction.
Source: Kansas City Star
Date: 07/12/2006
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