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Public charter schools are independent public schools allowed freedom to be more innovative, while being held accountable for improved student achievement. They foster a partnership between parents, teachers and students to create an environment in which parents can be more involved, teachers are given the freedom to innovate and students are provided the structure they need to learn, with all three held accountable for improved student achievement.
Today, 42 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation authorizing the creation of public charter schools. More than 2 million students are choosing to attend one of the more than 6,000 charter schools in the country. Unfortunately, Kentucky is 1 of the 8 states that does not allow public charter schools, leaving Kentucky students with little choice for a quality education.
Add your name to the growing list of students, parents, educators and education advocates that are asking Kentucky's elected officials to take action now and pass public charter school legislation!
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September 26, 2013
ive been reading all the messages from parents who are just looking for more options for their kids. its wild how many people are feeling the exact same way across the state so thank you for sticking with me on this.
September 26, 2013
im honestly blown away by how much this has taken off lately. it feels like people are finally ready to have a real conversation about giving kentucky families more options and im just glad we are all in this together.
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Public schools hold the monopoly. Charter schools would bring options to the working class families.
I have lived in other states that support and have charter schools, namely California and New York. As such, I was shocked when we relocated to Louisville and discovered that charter schools are not an option here. I wish this effort the best, and hope that we are not the last state to adopt charter schools as a viable option!
I have an 8 year old with specific learning disabilities and she is in the Hardin County School district and they are letting her slip through the cracks. All they are telling us is she just has to work harder and slams her with so much "extra" work to do at home. A few minutes here and there of extra help in class and that's it. She isn't improving and all the school tells us is just hold her back till she gets it. We call BS, parents need an alternative like charter schools for their kids.
My son is autistic/aspergers, he is extremely bright but I feel he would benefit greatly from a school geared towards visual learning in a calmer controlled environment. We live in Shelby County
Bring charter schools to Kentucky and just imagine the university relationship when higher education partners or sponsors these charter schools.
YES! KY needs Charter School
Competition can only improve KY schools!
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Public charter schools are independent public schools allowed freedom to be more innovative, while being held accountable for improved student achievement. They foster a partnership between parents, teachers and students to create an environment in which parents can be more involved, teachers are given the freedom to innovate and students are provided the structure they need to learn, with all three held accountable for improved student achievement.
Today, 42 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation authorizing the creation of public charter schools. More than 2 million students are choosing to attend one of the more than 6,000 charter schools in the country. Unfortunately, Kentucky is 1 of the 8 states that does not allow public charter schools, leaving Kentucky students with little choice for a quality education.
Add your name to the growing list of students, parents, educators and education advocates that are asking Kentucky's elected officials to take action now and pass public charter school legislation!
Updates
September 26, 2013
ive been reading all the messages from parents who are just looking for more options for their kids. its wild how many people are feeling the exact same way across the state so thank you for sticking with me on this.
September 26, 2013
im honestly blown away by how much this has taken off lately. it feels like people are finally ready to have a real conversation about giving kentucky families more options and im just glad we are all in this together.
8 Comments
I wouldn't sign this if I were you. These corporations wishing to run for-profit charter schools simply want to siphon off taxpayer money to line their own pockets. They have very little interest in educating children. Run away fast!
Public schools hold the monopoly. Charter schools would bring options to the working class families.
I have lived in other states that support and have charter schools, namely California and New York. As such, I was shocked when we relocated to Louisville and discovered that charter schools are not an option here. I wish this effort the best, and hope that we are not the last state to adopt charter schools as a viable option!
I have an 8 year old with specific learning disabilities and she is in the Hardin County School district and they are letting her slip through the cracks. All they are telling us is she just has to work harder and slams her with so much "extra" work to do at home. A few minutes here and there of extra help in class and that's it. She isn't improving and all the school tells us is just hold her back till she gets it. We call BS, parents need an alternative like charter schools for their kids.
My son is autistic/aspergers, he is extremely bright but I feel he would benefit greatly from a school geared towards visual learning in a calmer controlled environment. We live in Shelby County
Bring charter schools to Kentucky and just imagine the university relationship when higher education partners or sponsors these charter schools.
YES! KY needs Charter School
Competition can only improve KY schools!
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I wouldn't sign this if I were you. These corporations wishing to run for-profit charter schools simply want to siphon off taxpayer money to line their own pockets. They have very little interest in educating children. Run away fast!