Headlines- Petersburg
As we noted yesterday, the Thomas Jefferson Institute and the Black Alliance for Educational Options recently announced the results of their survey on school choice in several Virginia localities.
One of those localities was the City of Petersburg. The Petersburg Progress-Index reported on the survey earlier this week: “Survey shows frustration with schools, choices.”
It’s no secret that many parents in Petersburg are frustrated with the school system. A recent survey completed by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy and the Black Alliance for Educational Options shows just how frustrated — and that the desire for options is strong.
“They’re really interested in seeing choices,” said Gerard Robinson, BAEO president.
Chris Braunlich, vice president of the Jefferson Institute, said that the findings contrast with the perception of many that most African-Americans don’t support charter schools or school choice.
“The results indicate that people are interested in seeing options, whether it’s scholarships to attend other schools or charter schools,” Braunlich said.
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