Charter School Growth Sparks Oversight Push in California

(From EdSource) Charter school enrollment in California has surged to 12.5% of public school students, even as traditional public school numbers decline. But this growth comes with heightened scrutiny. Lawmakers are pushing for stricter oversight following major fraud cases, including a $400 million scandal involving A3 Education. Local districts now have more power to reject charters, and teachers unions are gaining influence. A potential Supreme Court case on religious charters and political shifts at the federal level add further uncertainty to a sector already navigating complex regulatory and political challenges.

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