lehigh valley charter 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 [...]

By the Numbers: Charter School Graduation Rates

By |2019-05-02T09:12:17-04:00February 11th, 2019|

Did you know that charter schools boast some of the highest graduation rates across the country? Perhaps this is because of their small class sizes, specialized learning, or leadership models. Or maybe it’s because of their college programs, community involvement, or business partnerships. No matter the reason, students who are attending charter schools like EEACS are experiencing more widespread success than their counterparts at other schools. Take a look at some of the stats below to discover just how charter schools are changing lives and communities. In a study of charter schools in the Washington, DC area, it was discovered that [...]

4 Ways Business Education is Preparing EEACS Students for the Future

By |2019-05-02T09:11:09-04:00September 13th, 2018|

Executive Education Academy Charter School in Allentown boasts one of the only business education programs for grades K-12 in the Lehigh Valley. With plenty of internships, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships, EEACS students are learning the skills they need to be college-ready and workforce-ready well before graduation. They Learn the Latest Technology Technology is always changing and its role in the workplace is only going to grow. This is why we help our students understand the importance of technology early on. Starting in kindergarten, students learn keyboarding and software. They also learn more advanced skills like graphics and spreadsheets. Very quickly, [...]

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 [...]