Category: Charter High Schools

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Should High School Start Later?

High School students are at a pivotal point in their growth and development, making the need for sleep paramount in their lives. But how might the need for sleep clash with the average school start time? Data shows that later school start times provide adolescents the opportunity to get the sleep...

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Why Small Class Sizes Really Matter

Small class sizes are often cited as one of the most important factors in a student’s education. But what does that mean for students, and why do experts believe it’s so important? Here we take a closer look at the benefits of small class sizes and how they can help your child succeed. 1....

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Three Facts You Didn’t Know About Charter Schools

Across the United States, students are getting ready for school. What you may not know is that, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 2.8 million students attended charter schools in 2015–16, accounting for 6% of all public school students. Charter school enrollment...

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How to Get Your Teen Back-to-School Ready

Getting back to school may be challenging this year. The good news is that it doesn’t have to feel that way. The trick is to have your child ready for the first day of school. In recent years, student enrollment in charter schools grew more than 70% from 2009–10 to 2015–16. That number will...

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Who Benefits from Charter High Schools?

Unlike traditional high schools, charter schools are uniquely curated to meet the needs of a variety of students. One important element of this is the freedom of choice that they provide. Unfortunately for many families, the nearest public school is sometimes poor-performing or doesn’t meet their...

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How Are Charter Schools Different?

It is easy to become overwhelmed with so many options in terms of selecting the right high school education. So we wanted to share a few points we believe to be relevant when making your decision. First, there are a variety of types of schools to choose from: Public, private, and notably, charter....

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