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Ky. lawmakers weigh pros, cons of charter schools

Education Week (complimentary online subscription): FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Educators on both sides weighed in this week on the debate over allowing charter schools in Kentucky.

Speaking before the House Education Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, leaders of charter schools around the nation told lawmakers why they favor a proposal by Republican Rep. Brad Montell of Shelbyville that would allow charter schools in Kentucky. Their testimony was followed by that of public school advocates who oppose the measure.

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Tags:	Republican Party, United States House of Representatives, Education, High school, School, Kentucky, Indiana, Charter school

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