This article in a local paper, Salem Weekly, talks about the advantages of charter schools on a local level. It goes into the Salem Keizer Districts support of the 4 local Charter Schools and how they would be happy to see more of them formed. I think they are an excellent solution to the growing need for a better system of education. I think that if you can get your child into one of these schools you are giving them a great advantage in learning. The writer Therese ONeill interviewed one of my favorite teachers, Marie Carver, of the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School about the benefits of their charter school. Immersive curriculum, smaller class sizes and better parent involvement are just a few examples of why this Charter Schools seems to work so well. I also would like to point out that these teachers are very dedicated to the curriculum, often giving up spring break and other holidays or teacher perks in order to lead field trips and habitat cleanup days. I hope that more charter schools come to Salem with different focuses such as community service, government, business and any other focus that could be good for students.
Times are tight for everyone and because the Charter Schools are part of the public school district they will be feeling the budget squeeze just like other schools. Hopefully the people being elected next week will see the value of these schools and maybe make them available to more students.
Times are tight for everyone and because the Charter Schools are part of the public school district they will be feeling the budget squeeze just like other schools. Hopefully the people being elected next week will see the value of these schools and maybe make them available to more students.
My step son went to the 21st Century School House in down town Salem. It was a great charter school. He graduated in 2005.
ReplyDeleteWhat seemed like politics killed it about 3 years ago. Shame.
Keep up the good work at JGems.