Charter schools — what are they, and are they a good idea?

P&C drink and review Guinness’ new Bourbon Barrel imperial stout, then call on their friend Longinus to have a chat about charter schools.

How does a charter school start? Where do they have class? Is it public or private? Who pays for it? Who hires the teachers? Why does the public school system cooperate?

Charter school success has been a topic of debate, but it seems clear they have helped inner city minorities. Why then do groups purporting to help inner city minorities oppose charter schools?