Was Gingrich Right About Putting Kids To Work?

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Newt Gingrich scandalized well…almost everyone, when he said schools should put disadvantaged students to work doing janitorial duties. But believe it or not, there may be a good defense for his theory, and even an existing model for it.

Sort of.

I’ll give you a hint: Charter schools

EducationNext’s “Behind The Headline” today explores the topic more. Parents (and students!), please weigh in.

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