Broad gives generously to charters
From Naush Boghossian's report:
The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation announced Thursday a $23.3 million investment to open at least 17 charter schools in Los Angeles.
Three leading charter organizations - KIPP, Aspire Public Schools and Pacific Charter School Development, Inc. - received the grants.
The Foundation has invested $56 million since 2000 in the city's charter schools for projects that will serve 25,000 students.
"High-quality public charter schools in Los Angeles are showing dramatic results in improving student achievement, and we need to do what we can to make sure the best models are available to as many students as possible," said Broad, founder of The Broad Foundation. "Successful charter schools, like KIPP and Aspire Public Schools, have already set the platinum standard in education in Los Angeles, and developers like Pacific Charter School Development are enabling these schools to use their resources for students rather than facilities."