I want to create different strands of conversation that will intermingle at times and, at other times, go their own ways. This particular strand is about EMHS specifically. I realize that there is some danger in opening up a strand of this nature. If people succumb to negativity and feel the need to lash out, then I hope that others will not react in kind.
Something I would like to examine is "how is EMHS an exemplary CHARTER (i.e alternative) school?" We obviously have a fine school, but is it because we are truly pushing the envelope or is it because we do common practices well?
I am not commenting on the value of either approach. I am inquiring into the subject. I feel that value judgements need to be put aside for now and description of perception will help keep things civil.
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I guess I will try to get this strand going. I hear people frequently expressing confusion about charter schools. I think the most disturbing part of the confusion for me is the lack of awareness that charter schools are public schools. Perhaps there is a need for classes on schooling?
I went to ubiquitous thing known as "the internet" and found some sites that may be helpful. Be weary of the wikipedia source - the peasants can access it.
Perhaps these may be helpful…perhaps:
http://www.uscharterschools.org/pub/uscs_docs/index.htm
http://www.nea.org/charter/index.html
http://www.ed.gov/programs/charter/index.html
http://www.ade.state.az.us/charterschools/info/
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/charter/Default.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_school
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006022807063
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/charter/index.html
Okay, okay...
Be "wary" of The Wikipedia. Of course, many are also "weary" of it.
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