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RI’s Charter First To Codify Religious Freedom

RI’s Charter First To Codify Religious Freedom

By Bob Plain on January 30, 2013

A “lively experiment” indeed. Rhode Island’s colonial charter, which celebrates its 350 anniversary this June, “holds a unique place in the evolution of human rights in the modern world,” says Rhode Island College emeritus professor Dr. Stanley Lemons. “When King Charles II approved the Charter in July 1663,” Lemons writes, “it marked the first time [...]

Posted in Events, Featured | Tagged charter, History, religious freedom, Rhode Island, Roger Williams | 3 Responses

Corporate Agenda Behind Public Charter Schools

Corporate Agenda Behind Public Charter Schools

By Aaron Regunberg on August 16, 2012

Alright, folks. If you needed more proof of the real agenda behind the big-box charter movement; if you still weren’t sold that it’s by and large not about the kids, but rather about the looting of public treasuries for the private gain of the one percent; if you still couldn’t bring yourself to believe that [...]

Posted in Education, Featured | Tagged charter, charter school, corporate education | 14 Responses

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