Colorado experimenting with all kinds of schools
Colorado has become the first state in the nation to experiment with four-day school weeks. Students attend school for more hours each day and then have one extra weekend day in return. Studies have shown that these students actually learn more in those additional hours. Another plus is the tremendous savings the school makes from the reduced transportation costs. However, the Colorado experiment has thrown some parents into a tizzy, causing them to start their own charter school. The school is a huge success, too. Clark thinks this is what should happen. Education is not a one-size-fits-all deal. There is no automatic warehouse style of education, and school district superintendents shouldn’t dictate what learning style is best for all kids. We need to experiment with all kinds of options. In Washington D.C., there is a new voucher system that gives children $7,500 to go and shop for a school. In the past, independent charter schools have failed. But now they are in competition with other schools. If the schools aren’t doing a good job, parents can move their kids to a different school. We pay tons in school taxes and Clark wants your money to be well spent.
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