The founder, a community leader, says they're asking the state for more time. We're just asking for our fair shake, we just want our due process. Just give us a chance to rectify deficiencies. We have parents complaining that they are not getting services. Citizens For Better Schools, a group that assists charter schools, says good intentions can't compensate for a lack of expertise.
Parents have to be diligent.
They should find out about the financial resources of the organization that is sponsoring the school, if that's the case. The point is, some charter schools are fabulous and some are not. As for Jersey City, by law the state Education Department says it can't approve a moratorium on applications, but it is preparing a status report on charter schools, which must be presented to the legislature by October. Read about the reporters and anchors bringing you Eyewitness News. Walt Disney Internet Group, ABC inc.