Keep charters accountable

I am writing about the article “DeVos to push for school choice amid opposition from unions.” With the appointment of Betsy DeVos, from Detroit, for secretary of education position in Trump’s cabinet, I have to wonder more about charter schools. DeVos is a believer of not only charter schools, but also in little oversight of them as well. This effect has been disastrous for Detroit, in terms of education standards, and a waste of taxpayer money.

It is no wonder why Washington state is probably one of the better states in terms of charter schools. We have adopted rules that have been proven to work well in other parts of the country; New Orleans rules include a fair choice system, overseeing the expulsion system and excludes the picking of only the top students. The point is government oversight is key.

Charter schools are here to stay for good with Betsy Devos at the helm. We need to stay strong and keep charter schools accountable, transparent and make sure our teachers are unionized. If charter schools are not living up to their neighbor public school scores and ratings, then they need to be go.

Megan Delaney

Spokane Valley