Schools of Hope charters allowed to move into public schools rent-free

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A re-do this week aims to calm one of the biggest controversies regarding public schools in South Florida. This comes after the charters they call Schools of Hope were given the go-ahead to move into under-used public schools rent free. Caprice Edmond, the president of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards, joined 'This Week in South Florida' host Glenna Milberg to discuss the issue.

Why it matters

The decision to allow charter schools to move into public school buildings rent-free has been a major point of contention, as it raises concerns about the impact on public school funding and resources. The move is part of a broader effort to expand school choice options in the state.

The details

The Schools of Hope program was created by the Florida legislature to provide high-performing charter schools the opportunity to open new campuses in areas served by low-performing traditional public schools. The program allows these charter schools to move into unused public school buildings at no cost, which has sparked controversy and debate about the role of charter schools and their impact on traditional public education.

• The re-do this week aims to calm the controversy.

What they’re saying