If there’s a legitimate concern, then present the facts and let them speak for themselves, censorship just makes people more interested in what you’re censoring.

The charter exists within the district boundaries yet isn’t under the control of the district administration. One way to respond to that situation is via hostility which is the route chosen by LaBarbara Sampson.

The charter school isn’t a net positive from the viewpoint of the district therefor it’s a threat there being no other categories.

Thing is, Sampson’s right. The charter represents a threat both to the district and the concept to the public education establishment, charters being an acceptable stepping stone from the district concept to whatever the future might hold.

It would seem as though it is time to pull together and look at the high school choice as one with many options and support students/parents in being able to make the most appropriate choice. You can believe that there are some less desireable students who are already being counseled under the table about the existence of charters as an option.