What impact are charter schools having on public education?

A recent study has flooded education headlines with controversial news: Charter schools are performing slightly behind traditional public schools in reading and math. Although many protest that the findings are the result of flawed research (such as a lack of accuracy regarding the income level and background of charter students), they have nonetheless helped rekindle the charter school debate.

Proponents maintain that charter schools give students and families more choice, offering tuition-free enrichment opportunities to students who would not otherwise have access to them. Others, however, argue that the charter movement is drawing attention away from already struggling public schools, and that these new findings highlight the uncertainty of its success. We're interested in your opinion.