[usalady]

In some cities, public schools are being closed and sold off, some being bought by newly-founded or expanding charter schools as the demand for the alternatives to public schools continues to grow.

[sportutegrl]

They are turning to home schooling . . .

How bad is the government 'product' when they can't even give it away.

[humblegunner]

(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...

I'd rather gouge my eyes out with a fork than visit examiner.

But thanks for the offer.

[DustyMoment]

School choice is changing the face of education in the United States in 2012. In spite of the increasing cost of public school education, parents are no longer satisfied that it is preparing their children for the competitive world of the 21st century.

As it should be. The public schools have turned to crap and are NOT geared toward providing a real education.

[urtax$@work]

... or expanding charter schools as the demand for the alternatives to public schools ...

But arent charters tax funded and therefore public schools? Half of our public schools closed, but the 100k students moved to charter schools..