Public education is what I’m talking about today–I know…surprise, surprise.

In my current position as a charter school liaison–which means that I work with and oversee the charter schools that my university sponsors–I have a new appreciation and apprehension and repulsion at the politics that guide and determine what happens in education.  Politics rules it all–it really is less what you know than who you know.  Often all it takes is a call to chancellor from someone with political ties and then things happen.

My office is getting a new charter school proposal to review this week–the deadline for submission to the state is mid February.  It also take a long time to review a charter proposal and this one is going to be tricky because it is for a school that specializes in Autism–which is really topical right now–there are many laws, etc., that have to be met regardless.  I am irritated, as I hate having to do something.  This is one of those things that we are going to have work with and make sure happens regardless because of the political pressure that would be put upon us if we didn’t do it.  UGH!