Events, Charters, and Bullish On Growth

Wednesday March 16, fun event in Washington at Cap City Brewery by Union Station:  Navigating the DC Education World with Nancy Lue, Brad Jupp, Kevin Carey, and Wayne Ryan. Focus is how to get established and involved in the crazy quilt DC education scene. Panel discussion followed by a happy hour, it’s sponsored by the new DC chapter of ASCD.  RSVP here.

In his annual letter to shareholders Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffet sounded upbeat about America’s long-term prospects.  Implications in the sky is falling debate about schools.

And new look at the good and bad of chartering in California. Some important info here to help understand the landscape and what’s happening in a way you’re not going to get in the national debate about charters…