A Roadmap for Improvement
There is a demonstrated need in Maine for a change in the public schooling system. With the cap of 10 charter schools in effect, students who are unable to afford private school have few avenues of recourse if they are struggling to succeed in a traditional public school classroom. Every student in the state of Maine should have the opportunity to attend the school that is best suited to their needs and abilities. To ensure this can happen, there are two main steps that need to be taken, namely removing the statewide cap on charter schools and allowing education-focused nonprofits and Maine-based universities to authorize charter schools.