Tremendous news coming out of Tennessee today, where the Legislature approved a major charter school expansion bill. The bill, which significantly expands both the number of charter schools allowed in the state and the number of students who can qualify, had been killed previously by Democrats in the House.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave the expansion bill new life when he informed Tennesseans that the state had jeopardized $100 million by showing such non-reformist tendencies.
Congrats to everyone involved in making common sense prevail.
The Commercial Appeal coverage is here.