Romney is conservative on charter schools

Reasons to agree

1. “Charter schools are important centers for innovation, achievement and accountability in education. It is especially important for parents with children in low-performing districts to have an alternative, and I will continue to fight any measure that would restrict this choice or the addition of new charters.” - Governor Mitt Romney, 05-03-2006 Press Release
2. “Charter schools embrace innovative educational practices that encourage competition and hold teachers and administrators accountable for the academic achievement of their students. Choice within the Massachusetts public school system should be available to all parents, particularly those with children in our low-performing districts.” - Governor Mitt Romney, 05-05-2005 Press Release
3. 05-03-2006, ROMNEY GRANTS CHARTERS TO THREE NEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4. 05-05-2005, ROMNEY CELEBRATES DECADE OF CHARTER SCHOOL SUCCESS
5. 01-23-2004, ROMNEY, HEALEY PROPOSE LIFTING CHARTER SCHOOL CAP
6. Romney has stood up to teacher's unions.