What is the controversy with charter schools?

What is the controversy with charter schools?

The controversy over charter schools concerns the belief that charter schools are a valuable alternative to traditional public schooling, especially for disadvantaged or at-risk student populations versus the belief that charter schools divert funding and resources from traditional public schools.

Do charter schools follow Lausd?

Currently, there are 280 charter schools (51 Affiliated, 229 Independent) under the jurisdiction of the LAUSD, serving more than 138,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Why are charter schools problematic?

They contend that charters inadequately serve children with special needs. Charter schools suspend children with disabilities at a higher rate than public schools, and there have been many cases of inadequacy due to a lack of resources, experience, and insensitivity.

What do the opponents of charter schools believe?

Opponents of charters believe that charters will not increase overall quality of education. They argue that charters “cream” the best students from regular public schools and thereby reduce the overall quality of public education rather than increase it.

What is the difference between charter school and Lausd?

Charter schools may be either “independent” or “affiliated” and either “start-up” or “conversion.” An independent charter school operates independently of LAUSD in almost all respects, including finances. An affiliated charter school functions under the auspices of the LAUSD Board of Education.

What is a Lausd charter school?

The LAUSD Charter Schools Division fosters high quality educational opportunities and outcomes for students in the greater Los Angeles community through exemplary charter public school authorizing, oversight, and sharing of promising practices so that all students maximize their potential.

Is teaching at a charter school bad?

For teachers, charter schools have introduced higher rates of turnover, the lack of collectively bargained contracts, and longer work hours for lower and less transparent pay. Teachers in charter schools work in precarious work environments without job security compared to traditional public schools.

Why are charter school teachers paid less?

It is possible that charter school teachers’ salaries are lower because they tend to have worked for fewer years at their current schools. However, the Schools and Staffing Survey does not provide salary data by seniority level. Note also that some charter schools pay teachers markedly higher salaries.