Today we had a nice virtual chat during group session. The topic of the day was charter schools. The session went great, I've come to expect that out of my partners. They both bring a lot to the table during our sessions. I didn't know much about charter schools before today. A couple quick facts I found out about charter schools:
They are open to public and attended by choice
Receive public money ( may also receive private donations).
Part of the public education system (not allowed to charge tuition).
Typically proposed by a group of parents, teachers, and community leaders.
Admission is frequently allocated by lottery ( creates waiting lists for admission)
The number of charter schools has increased over the past decade two decades.
I am pro public education, however this is America and we have the right to choose. I believe charter schools should exist. They give children an opportunity to learn and I can never deny any institution who wants to facilitate that. I like how they provide competition for public schools. Innovative ideas will flourish because of the competition. Public school teachers should want the challenge, people assume charter schools have better teachers. I would want to prove them wrong.The only way to get better at anything is to be challenged and evolve. There are pros and cons to this topic. Which side do you stand on??
This is an interesting documentary on charter schools. Let me know what you think
Zach, I really like how you incorporated that video in your post "waiting for superman" I too am for public schools however I feel some changes need to be made. We are ranked low for a reason. Our education system needs to come together and really focus on why that is and then take a stand to make the changes needed to improve. As a teacher we can make a difference in our children's lives, not being in a classroom yet really makes me anxious, we won't know what works until we try it, all we can do is take what our professors AND peers teach us and try to apply it in the real world. I feel the same as you, I believe that everyone should have a choice....
Zach-I just bought this movie and it's a definite must see! The movie is depressing but it is inspiring at the same time! I can definitely understand why the people living in inner cities would not want their children to attend public schools and charter schools are a great option for parents! However, I agree with you about wanting to prove them wrong when they say Charter school teachers are better educators than public school teachers.
Zach, I really like how you incorporated that video in your post "waiting for superman" I too am for public schools however I feel some changes need to be made. We are ranked low for a reason. Our education system needs to come together and really focus on why that is and then take a stand to make the changes needed to improve. As a teacher we can make a difference in our children's lives, not being in a classroom yet really makes me anxious, we won't know what works until we try it, all we can do is take what our professors AND peers teach us and try to apply it in the real world. I feel the same as you, I believe that everyone should have a choice....
ReplyDeleteZach-I just bought this movie and it's a definite must see! The movie is depressing but it is inspiring at the same time! I can definitely understand why the people living in inner cities would not want their children to attend public schools and charter schools are a great option for parents! However, I agree with you about wanting to prove them wrong when they say Charter school teachers are better educators than public school teachers.
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