Up For Debate: Are Charter Schools Overrated?

Up For Debate: Are Charter Schools Overrated?

By Newsy Staff

By Newsy Staff
April 5, 2018

April 5, 2018

Newsy partners with Intelligence Squared U.S. to restore critical thinking. In this debate, experts weigh the pros and cons of charter schools.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

In partnership with Intelligence Squared U.S., Newsy brings you a snapshot of "Up for Debate." In this episode, experts debate if charter schools are overrated. Catch a new episode of the full debate Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.

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