Can There Be A 'Third Way' In Education?

Increasingly when we talk about education, the debate can quickly resemble something of a battlefield: advocates for public districts versus those who want more charters, doubling down in their respective camps.

But some education advocates say there's a "third way" in education, one that incorporates the best ideas and practices from charter schools and district schools in an attempt to make all schools better. Can a "third way" work?

Chris Gabrieli, CEO of Empower Schools and chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. Empower Schools tweets @EmpowerSchools.

Lisa Guisbond, executive director of Citizens for Public Schools. She tweets @lguisbond.

WBUR: Beyond The Charter-District Divide, A ‘Third Way’ For Schools