Skip to main content

Proponent of Charter Schools Criticizes Online Alternatives

The Walton Family Foundation, a charitable arm of Wal-Mart, has released another public criticism of cyber charter schools.

Republish
Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy charter school, San Antonio, TX, October 14, 2013.
Credit: Jenifer Whitmey

The Walton Family Foundation, a charitable arm of Wal-Mart, has released another public criticism of cyber charter schools. The foundation, which commissioned three studies that ultimately proved online-only charter schools are wholly inadequate, simultaneously pledged to spend more than $1 billion — on top of an initial billion already promised — to fund the expansion of brick-and-mortar charter operations. (Salon)

Texans need truth. Help us report it.

Independent Texas reporting needs your support. The Texas Tribune delivers fact-based journalism for Texans, by Texans — and our community of members, the readers who donate, make our work possible. Help us bring you and millions of others in-depth news and information. Will you support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation of any amount?

Support independent Texas news

Become a member. Join today.

Choose an amount or learn more about membership.

$20 $25 $50 Other
Donate now

Information about the authors

Jacob Sanchez’s staff photo

Learn about The Texas Tribune’s policies, including our partnership with The Trust Project to increase transparency in news.

Explore related story topics