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That's because charter schools intentionally decline expensive students- students who need occupational therapists, school psychologists, social workers, specia
by KittenInABox 6y ago
That's because charter schools intentionally decline expensive students- students who need occupational therapists, school psychologists, social workers, special education programs, remedial schooling, etc.
When you look into what it means to have a public school system it really means that the system is expected to support everyone, including the neediest and most expensive students. So of course by declining these students charter schools can boast being much cheaper.
- whatshisface 6y agoThat's an interesting proposal, could you link something that breaks down the numbers? Special needs schools are separate from normal schools, so I can see how such a calculation might be possible.
- sudosysgen 6y agoNormal schools educate a lot of special needs students. The standard for going to a special needs school is higher.
- KittenInABox 6y agoI listed a lot more than just special needs. I'm talking about students that need remedial lessons, more support for problems at home, too. These are all things that will be more expensive and charter schools can decline for.