charter school vs public school

Charter School vs Public School

By |2019-05-02T09:16:04-04:00May 2nd, 2019|

As charter schools gain more popularity across the country, it’s common for members of the public to have questions. What is a charter school? What subjects are offered? How does a charter school differ from a regular district school? How is it the same? A charter school is a public school. Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown is bound by many of the same rules, policies, and regulations placed on other area school districts by the government. Our students have to take standardized testing. They have to spend a required number of days in the classroom. We don’t require entrance [...]

3 Benefits of a Charter School

By |2019-05-02T09:09:53-04:00August 22nd, 2018|

Despite stories in the news about the battles between public school and charter school systems, charter school enrollment continues to rise. More than 300 new public charter schools opened in fall 2017 alone, with student enrollment growing by 5 percent. This impressive growth teaches us a few things: that parents are quickly discovering the benefits of a charter school, and that charter schools, despite some public misconceptions, are here to stay. If you’re still on the fence about sending your child to a charter school in your area, there are plenty of reasons to make the switch. From more educational freedom [...]