The Ethics of Charter Schools

Why are charter schools unethical? All of the problems associated with charter schools, such as, siphoning of public school funding, increased segregation, scandalous recruiting practices and blatant profiteering can be found in charters in and surrounding America’s Christmas City. Read more on www.washingtonpost.com Public schools that operate autonomously and frequently with private finance are known … Read more

Charter Schools in Texas: Funding, Approval, Teacher Certification, and the San Antonio v Rodriguez Case

How are charter schools in Texas funded? Public schools in Texas receive state funds based on the average daily attendance (ADA) of students. This process is the same for independent school districts and for open-enrollment charter schools. The Foundation School Program (FSP) is the source for these funds. Read more on tea.texas.gov In Texas, charter … Read more

The Creation of Charter Schools in Texas: A Brief Overview

Why were charter schools created in Texas? Charter schools were founded on the promise of fostering locally developed, innovative approaches to educating children. Charter school students in Texas receive a funding advantage of $1,100 more per student compared with students in our state’s major urban and suburban school districts. Read more on www.raiseyourhandtexas.org Although charter … Read more

Charter Schools vs Public Schools in Florida

Are charter schools better than public schools in Florida? FL’s charter schools for the most part perform better than traditional public schools when it comes to test scores on state exams, according to a Florida Department of Education report released Monday. But the analysis also shows that traditional public schools have higher percentages of students … Read more

Scholar Transport Policy: Understanding its Purpose and Importance

What is scholar transport policy? The National Policy requires that all vehicles used for school transport must comply with the principles of ‘universal design’. This means they must be accessible to all learners who need to use them including learners with disabilities. Read more on section27.org.za The scholar transport policy is a set of rules … Read more

Charter Schools in Florida: Who Regulates Them?

Who regulates charter schools in Florida? The State Department of Education The State Department of Education (DOE) has the responsibility and authority to write rules for public and private schools in Florida and the Department of Health has inspection authority to apply the DOE standards, per section 381.006(16), Florida Statutes. Read more on www.floridahealth.gov Compared … Read more

Is Preschool Free in Texas?

Is preschool free in Texas? Texas public pre-K is a free, voluntary, but targeted program for three- and four-year-old children who meet at least one indicator of risk for school failure. Texas pre-K has already been shown to produce significant, positive benefits for children. Read more on childandfamilyresearch.utexas.edu Many parents and other adults in charge … Read more