We're all familiar with the term "hidden in plain sight." Well, there may be no better way to describe the nation's 6,900 charter schools. These publicly-funded, privately-run schools have been around since the first one opened in St. Paul, Minn., in 1992. Today, they enroll about 3. read more
While small charter schools may not have the resources (available teachers) to offer lots of different classes, I found that other aspects of my school made up for its short falls. I don't think that charter schools are for everyone, but not because of their short-falls in course offerings. read more
Betsy DeVos, the new Secretary of Education, has pushed for school choice through charter schools and vouchers. read more