Charlie Baker wins while losing

Governor Charlie Baker took a hit on election day, but those who smell blood in the water are seriously mistaken.   Baker supported expanding charter schools, Question Two on the ballot.  He was right on the issue, but the expansion referendum went down in flames.  He opposed legalizing marijuana. That, too, made sense.  But despite his efforts and …

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Why more kids should have access to charter schools

The Neighborhood House Charter School in the Dorchester section of Boston is a prime example of why more children should have access to charter school education.  That's the goal of Question 2 on the November ballot, allowing the state Board of Education to approve up to 12 new charter schools a year.   If more than …

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