
CharterFolk Contributor Laurie Brown: Anti-charter Rhetoric is Rooted in Racism — Let’s Not Be Afraid to Call it Out
Laurie Brown, a Nashville advocacy leader, argues that criticism of charter schools stems from racism, highlighting their success in aiding underserved students. Despite challenges, charter schools offer educational opportunities that historically marginalized students lack. Brown calls for support of all schooling choices, emphasizing the need to confront and dismantle systemic inequities.