Criticism
Like many charter schools, the Uncommon Schools network has faced a series of criticisms regarding its practices. For example, in the 2011-2012 school year, Boston's Roxbury Prep schools had a 56.1% suspension rate, which was the highest in the state. Additionally, education experts have questioned whether the pedagogy developed by Uncommon Schools and its affiliate organizations are research-based and sound.
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