02-26-2014, 09:55 AM
Just a quick thought on Hawaii public charters:
Many have fought charter schools long and hard here in Washington State, where public schools are generally excellent.
However, the public school system in Hawaii has some problems, as may of us know. Enter charter schools to give an alternative.
I am a candidate for a position at a charter school next fall, and I couldn't be more excited. Hawaii schools ARE funded by the state, and they have given some very cool opportunities to underprivileged families who perhaps could not afford the "different" curriculum offered in a private school setting. For instance, Hawaiian immersion schools offering content taught to students in dual languages. Also, the Waldorf school in Kealakekua, now a charter that offers whole-child education coupled with outdoor ed (on a 40 acre farm!). Previously, these educational opportunities were just limited to the families that could afford them.
also, Carol (csgray) works for a charter school, and I'm sure is the very best source of information on the topic - she has helped me immensely.
I will be curious to talk more about funding as I continue the dialogue with the school I hope to work for soon.
Many have fought charter schools long and hard here in Washington State, where public schools are generally excellent.
However, the public school system in Hawaii has some problems, as may of us know. Enter charter schools to give an alternative.
I am a candidate for a position at a charter school next fall, and I couldn't be more excited. Hawaii schools ARE funded by the state, and they have given some very cool opportunities to underprivileged families who perhaps could not afford the "different" curriculum offered in a private school setting. For instance, Hawaiian immersion schools offering content taught to students in dual languages. Also, the Waldorf school in Kealakekua, now a charter that offers whole-child education coupled with outdoor ed (on a 40 acre farm!). Previously, these educational opportunities were just limited to the families that could afford them.
also, Carol (csgray) works for a charter school, and I'm sure is the very best source of information on the topic - she has helped me immensely.
I will be curious to talk more about funding as I continue the dialogue with the school I hope to work for soon.