Support Charter Schools in Schenectady

What do other cities like Albany and Troy have that Schenectady does not? Innovative charters schools that close the gap for students not succeeding in traditional public schools!

Charter schools all over the country including right here in the Capital District are having significant success with teaching students academics and character building skills using out of the box methods. Schenectady’s parents are missing out on the opportunity to choose schools that offer teaching styles that differ from the traditional classroom. As a result our children are missing out too!

Everyone is aware people learn differently. Why deny our children the chance to succeed academically in a charter school with a design more suitable for their learning style?

Charter schools are tuition-free public schools created by parents, educators, and community leader. They are open to all students. Charter school students are required to take all state tests, and must comply with laws regarding health, safety, civil rights and special education.

Charter schools are independent and do not answer to a local school district superintendent or board of education. Instead, each charter school is run by its own board of trustees, responsible for overseeing the school and ensuring its success. Because charter schools are not bound by many of the state laws and regulations governing public education, they are free to develop their own curriculum, choose staff, set educational goals, offer a longer school day and school year, and establish their own standards for student behavior.

Charter schools are required by law to increase student achievement or risk the chance of being closed down. The driving concept behind the creation of public charter schools is to give parents choice.