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Charter Schools Niki Smith Ivy Tech Community College

Charter Schools Niki Smith Ivy Tech Community College. Name of Artifact: Contemporary Issues in Education Research Project Date: November, 11, 2013 Course: EDUC 101

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Charter Schools Niki Smith Ivy Tech Community College

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  1. Charter SchoolsNiki SmithIvy Tech Community College

  2. Name of Artifact: Contemporary Issues in Education Research Project Date: November, 11, 2013 Course: EDUC 101 Brief Description: For this assignment, I created a powerpoint presentation on a contemporary issue in education. In this presentation I include different schools and their advantages and disadvantages. Rationale: To document my understanding of Standard #5, Application of Content, I included my Contemporary Issues powerpoint, this demonstrates my ability to connect concepts and use differing perspectives related to local and global issues.

  3. Why are charter schools looked down on by other schools? • Three types of Schools • Public schools • Private schools • Charter schools

  4. Advantages Tuition-Free Funded by government State-wide standardized testing Diverse population Provide transportation Strict teacher certifications Disadvantages Larger class ratio Book Fees Teaching based on state curriculum less one-on-one Public Schools

  5. Advantages Academic excellence High college admissions scores Smaller class sizes Consistent discipline Disadvantages Tuition Higher levels of course-work Higher graduation requirements Higher expectations Community service required Private Schools

  6. Charter Schools • Advantages • Free tuition • 100 percent opt-in • Run by independent boards • Follow state and federal standards

  7. Charter Schools • Disadvantages • Financial viability • Longer school days • Not approved in all states • No state law required teaching • credentials • Cater to needy students

  8. Are charters schools beneficial to society? • Do you think charter schools should be state funded?

  9. References Education Bug. (2013). Advantages of Public Schools. Retrieved from http://www.educationbug.org/a/advantages-of-public-school.html Heibutzki, R. (2013). The Advantages of Private School Education. Retrieved from http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/advantages- private-school-education-7028.html Mhoon, J. (2007). Public Charter Schools. Pros and Cons of Charter Schools. Retrieved from http://www.focusonthefamily. com/ parenting/schooling/school_choice/charter_schools.aspx What are public Charter Schools? (n.d.). What makes charter schools public schools? Retrieved from http://www.publiccharters.org/ About-Charter-Schools/What-are-Charter-Schools003F.aspx Wise Geek. (2013). What are Public Schools? Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-public-schools.htm

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