?We understand schools have taken cuts over the past two years, and they've made tough decisions as a result of that. But we always said there was going to be a brighter day and we're hoping that day is not too far off.? *
? Melissa McGrath, spokeswoman for Idaho Department of Education
Idaho schools decide how to spend extra $60M Education Week
75 cents
Amount Chicago charters typically? receive for every dollar that a traditional public school receives per student
Chicago Charters Ask Public Schools For More Money, And A Debate Takes Shape Huffington Post
* This quote does not necessarily represent the views of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute