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Opponents, supporters make last push on charter school ballot question

Gov. Baker supports Question 2

Opponents and supporters on the expansion of charter schools campaigned one day before the state decides on the measure.
Opponents and supporters on the expansion of charter schools campaigned one day before the state decides on the measure.
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Opponents, supporters make last push on charter school ballot question
Gov. Baker supports Question 2
It is down to the wire on ballot questions in Massachusetts, and opponents and supporters of Question 2 made one final push a day before the election. Watch the reportOpponents of the measure for expanding charter schools statewide canvassed the streets of Boston Monday. Members of the "No on 2" campaign said the measure would siphon millions of dollars from public schools."96 percent of students go to district public schools, only 4 percent go to charters," Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson said. "Let's do right by every single student in the state of Massachusetts." But supporters, including Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, also canvassed in Boston, and say a vote of "yes" on Question 2 means more educational options for more students. "As a state that believes everybody deserves a shot, (we) must vote yes on Question 2," Baker said. "These schools have proven, for whatever reason, they make an enormous difference." For more information on Question 2 and the other ballot questions Massachusetts is voting on, click on the following link:Massachusetts ballot questions: What your vote means

It is down to the wire on ballot questions in Massachusetts, and opponents and supporters of Question 2 made one final push a day before the election. 

Watch the report

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Opponents of the measure for expanding charter schools statewide canvassed the streets of Boston Monday. Members of the "No on 2" campaign said the measure would siphon millions of dollars from public schools.

"96 percent of students go to district public schools, only 4 percent go to charters," Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson said. "Let's do right by every single student in the state of Massachusetts." 

But supporters, including Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, also canvassed in Boston, and say a vote of "yes" on Question 2 means more educational options for more students. 

"As a state that believes everybody deserves a shot, (we) must vote yes on Question 2," Baker said. "These schools have proven, for whatever reason, they make an enormous difference." 

For more information on Question 2 and the other ballot questions Massachusetts is voting on, click on the following link:

Massachusetts ballot questions: What your vote means