Giving Compass' Take:

• In this story from EdSource, author Michael Phillips argues that attempts by the legislature to cap charter schools ignore the needs and choices of students.

• Why might some legislators not be convinced by the argument that charter schools increase choice?

• To learn about one argument against charter schools, click here.

The raft of proposed legislation in the state Legislature seeking to limit or cap charter schools all share one disturbing element: the bills ignore the impact charters have on the students they serve.

This year I met a student at Ánimo Pat Brown Charter High School who, as I did, commutes a great distance to attend the school because of her unsatisfactory experiences at her neighborhood schools. Before attending a Green Dot school she felt like school wasn’t important. But her mindset changed when she attended Ánimo Pat Brown school; she eventually worked her way from failing all of her classes to getting As.

By now we know that when it comes to education one size does not fit all, so why does a family’s zip code still determine the quality of education they receive? If we truly care about students and have their best interest in mind, families should be free to choose the education option that best suits their child.

Read the full article about school choice by Michael Pillips at EdSource