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How to Research Private Schools Like an Investigative Reporter
ProPublica investigated private schools and found examples of institutions with serious issues, such as a school in Arkansas linked to a founder accused of a 'Fight Club' and a former superintendent in Florida who received public funds after mismanaging charter school money. The article highlights the lack of oversight for private schools compared to public ones, with many states taking a hands-off approach.
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- School leaders say Philly’s charter school oversight is flawed. But fixing it is hard.
- Despite getting taxpayer dollars, Ohio private schools will likely continue with no oversight