CharterNation

John Benoit is a computer science teacher at Downtown College Prep Alum Rock High School 

In its current form, we know that AB 1505 is an extreme bill that makes it easier to close down high-performing charter public schools, harming the futures of California’s most vulnerable students. But in recent days, Sacramento politicians like...

We’ll say it again: Charter public schools serve everyone! They are 100 percent public. They are 100 percent free. They are 100 percent open to all. Charter schools are diverse and serve a student population that mirrors traditional public schools.

In celebrating Black History month, we’ve also been thinking about the future of education for Black students in California. 

In too many parts of this state, Black families still do not have access to a quality public education. In some cities, the...