Are Charter Schools the Right Fit for Rural Communities?

The fight over charter schools in some of America's rural states

Nebraska, South Dakota, and Vermont have resisted charter schools due to the negative impact such institutions can have on rural school districts — but that's reportedly changing due to a shift in political leadership."These are states that love their rural public schools, that depend upon their rural public schools," Carol Burris told Education Week.Burris is the executive director of the Network for Public Education, an advocacy group focused …

Are Charter Schools the Right Fit for Rural Communities?

Rural charter leaders face challenges growing student enrollment and providing access to services.