tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post7270795477518548474..comments2024-03-22T18:43:00.710-04:00Comments on Unam Sanctam Catholicam: Just Some Thoughts on Charter SchoolsBonifacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672810254075072214noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-49867585595660823372015-06-30T18:39:52.918-04:002015-06-30T18:39:52.918-04:00Well in Michigan at least they are all essentially...Well in Michigan at least they are all essentially public, in that they are funded by tax payer dollars, and subject to certain public regulations. But the actual administration of them is farmed out to third-party entities who have their own specific charters of operation, which allows a great diversity and what you get.Bonifacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672810254075072214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086833995941525990.post-77616579005888537162015-06-30T18:05:37.598-04:002015-06-30T18:05:37.598-04:00The Charter Schools in Houston, as far as I know, ...The Charter Schools in Houston, as far as I know, are part of the public school system and not run by private entities. Essentially, they are either "gifted student" programs (i.e., test to get in) or focused programs (we have one for visual and performing arts, and one for health sciences). I haven't heard of this private charter school thing.c mattnoreply@blogger.com