Chinese Investing Big Bucks in Florida Charter Schools

[onehandle]

Investment money is pouring into Florida from wealthy Chinese who find that Florida has exactly what they are looking for — and what they need to secure US green cards.

Chinese investors are taking advantage of the EB-5 investment visa program, the so-called "green card via red carpet," by putting millions into Florida's charter schools and an aquaculture farm in Central Florida.

Under the EB-5 program, through investments of at least $1 million — or $500,000 for "targeted employment areas" — foreign nationals are able to obtain legal residency in the US so long as the money they invest will help secure or create at least 10 full-time jobs.

Not that this comes as much of a surprise, but do we really want Chinese investors owning our children's education system? Republicans certainly don't, which is why they'll make sure their little darlings land in church schools after they voucherize the entire system. Just remember where this scheme originated and who the governor was when you hear Republicans whining about the Chinese owning all our debt. I see Rick Scott has his priorities in the usual place -- his bank account.

http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/chinese-investing-big-bucks-florida-charter

[Buzz Clik]

1. Sounds like they are investing in their own children's education.

Considering that Chinese students are far better prepared for college than US students, this is a win-win.

[onehandle]

2. The rice paddy culture

Dear Mr. President, No More Charter Schools

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/10/18/1146536/-Dear-Mr-President-No-More-Charter-Schools

[Buzz Clik]

3. My goodness. That sounds kinda racist. Care to explain?