The Choice Channel

“No one makes a better argument for why charter schools should exist than the very person who leads the state in opposing them. State Rep. Monique Davis (D-Chicago), vice-chairperson of the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, wants to limit charter school growth. She filed legislation that would effectively halt Chicago’s plans, already in the works, to open 10 new charter schools in the next two years. Why? Because charters have become too popular. Heaven forbid, they’re creating … competition among parents for public schools. Charters offer students a choice where none previously existed.” (03/28/07)