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Congressman Burgess Owens and panelists debate charter schools and school choice
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Congressman Burgess Owens and a panel of education speakers discussed charter schools, competition in public education and demand for seats at Success Academy, citing research and application figures but taking no formal action.
Congressman Burgess Owens, speaking during a panel discussion on education policy, praised Utah’s schools and urged greater school choice while asking panelists about evidence that competition improves traditional public schools.
The discussion focused on whether charter schools lift student outcomes in traditional public schools and on demand for seats at charter networks. Owens said Utah’s students “consistently outperform national averages” and praised Success Academy and America Preparatory…
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