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WHAT does charter mean in charter schools?
Charter schools are independent PUBLIC schools. They are TUITION-FREE and open to all students. In Minnesota, the home of the charter school movement, charter schools must be approved to operate by the state department of education and are part of the state system of public education. Each charter school is legally like a small public school district. Charter schools are FOR PROFIT and are governed by a board of directors elected from among teachers, parents and interested community members. They are not privately "owned" and do generate a profit for investors more than any other public school district. Some charter school boards hire for-profit companies to perform management functions just as they hire for-profit companies to provide other operational services. Teachers in Minnesota charter schools must meet the same licensing requirements as all other public school teachers, although the value of this is dubious, and this is not a requirement in all states. As with all public schools, charter schools are primarily funded with public monies (tax dollars), however, almost uniformly across the country they receive less money per student (sometimes significantly less) than district schools. Charter schools are allowed some freedoms that district schools are not, and in return they are held to a higher standard of academic and financial accountability. Unlike district schools, under-performing or financially insolvent charter schools can be dissolved almost immediately. Charter schools offer programs, curricula, pedagogies, schedules and services that traditional district schools choose not to provide. Their only goal is to improve the academic performance of their students, along with generating profit for their investors.
Where can I find information regarding Charter Schools in the US?
Charter schools have the same 'guidelines' as a public school but are usually a little more elite and they have higher expectations than most schools. The children of charter schools normally score high on testing that is mandated by every state.
How are charter schools different from public schools?
A magnet school receives more funds than traditional public schools. They do not hire teachers on their own, and they are fully governed by the school system. A charter school is created by a group of individuals and it does not have to follow all the laws of the school system. There are regulations; however, to which it must adhere. Charter schools may hire on their own. In charter schools, parents usually must volunteer a certain number of hours throughout the school year.
What is charter school doing that's better than public schools?
It all depends on what type of a person you are. Not having been to a private school, I can't speak for them, but I know they have a schedule similar to a public school (where you go 5 days a week & have homework), and that high grades are often pushed. I currently attend a charter college prep school, but I assume you are referring to homeschooling charter school instead of the type I'm at. I was homeschooled almost all my life, it was great for me and I loved it. It allowed me to sleep in and get as much homework (or sometimes as little...) homework done as I wanted to. Charter programs work great for people who are self-motivated.
What year did the first charter school open?
The first charter school opened in 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota. This innovative educational model aimed to increase school choice and accountability by allowing teachers and parents to create and manage schools with greater flexibility than traditional public schools. The concept has since spread across the United States, leading to the establishment of thousands of charter schools.
Are private high schools really better than public high schools?
Probably not if the academics are not high and good due to the costings of the private school. Private schools are a totally waste of money. Even if the scores are high, you can still go to public schools to save money.
Why are Catholic sport teams better than Public?
They tend to be better because they are private institutions so people must pay money to go to their schools, unlike public schools. Thus they have the money to hire nice sports coaches and afford better practice facilities.A:In some places they are. In other places Public school sports teams are better than Catholic schools.
Why do parents pull their children out of charter schools and put them back into public schools?
== == Parents who care about the education of their child will look for the ideal situation for their child. Sometimes a child has issues on either end of the spectrum (behavior or intelligence) which cause them difficulty in a public school setting. Public schools, especially larger districts, are not always ideal. A charter school can offer a better option - without having to pay private school tuition. However, and this is from personal experience, sometimes the charter school - for whatever reason - is not able to deliver the programs and services - such as individual attention and gifted programs - it advertises (and they do advertise, because they are a business - a business using public funds). We took our child out of a charter school after 1/2 of 4th grade because it was not the environment promoted by the school when we enrolled. But, we did not put our child back in public school. We thought about it. Then we thought about our reasons for leaving the public school system and we decided to put him in private school for the rest of the year. We will decide about public school when and if we need to. He is happier in the private school than he was in public or charter - that's the most important part of the equation. What works for the child? Sometimes charter schools can be the answer. You don't know unless you try.
Are traditional schools better than public schools?
NO
Does catholic schools cost more per child than public schools?
yessa lo more i go to a public school now but i used to go to a cathlic one and my parents say they saved a lot of money
Is Seventh-day Adventist Christian schools better than public schools?
YES! much better because the education is much higher than what effort is put in public schools.
Are online schools better than public schools or are public schools easier than online schools why?
The effectiveness of online versus public schools can vary depending on individual preferences, learning styles, and needs. Online schools offer flexibility and personalized learning, whereas public schools provide social interaction and extracurricular opportunities. Both have their advantages and challenges, and the suitability of each option depends on the student's unique circumstances.
