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Lax policing of charter schools opens door to "epidemic of fraud, waste" Little is known about how charters spend federal and state tax dollars, even as politicians continue to increase funding for them while slashing budgets for traditional public schools. Parents in CO and OH flex political muscle, oust extremists from school boards Parents, community members, educators in Jefferson County, CO, and Reynoldsburg, OH, organize and win against long odds and big money. What the Spring Valley confrontation teaches us about school discipline The video of a school resource officer's violent takedown of a 16-year-old girl sitting at her desk has ignited new concern around school discipline policies that criminalize nonviolent behavior, particularly the conduct of students of color. Congress: Get ESEA done - for America's students A new campaign sponsored by a coalition of ten national education groups, including the National Education Association, asks Congress to get ESEA done! Action of the Week Tell lawmakers it's time for tougher standards and more oversight and accountability for charter schools. Stay up to date through social media! Get real-time updates on all the latest political and education news by following us on Facebook,Twitter and Tumblr.      Featured Media Share the Bullying graphic on Facebook Share on Twitter Share the GOP Tax Plans graphic on Facebook Share on Twitter Share the Charter Schools graphic on Facebook Share on Twitter