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Lamar schools to offer charter program

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Tuesday, January 26. 2010
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The Lamar school board voted to notify the state of its intent to begin a charter school program focusing on vocational studies.

The aim would be to prepare a work force for area industries.

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#1 Anonymous on 01/26/10 at 07:56 AM
I think this is an excellent idea and I am confused as to how anyone could be opposed to it. Let’s see…you get a high school diploma and at the same time you get skills that allow you to earn a living in the surrounding economy. Not only that, the local educational system gets financial assistance in order to incorporate such a program. It sounds like a win- win to me so where is the problem?
#2 Anonymous on 01/26/10 at 08:37 AM
Agree... It's a 'no-brainer', and should be pursued, aggressively.
#3 Anonymous on 01/26/10 at 09:22 AM
of course ryan christopher opposed it.
#4 Andy on 01/26/10 at 09:38 AM
Could someone please explain to me what a charter school is? I have never quite understood the difference between public schools and charter schools. Are they a form of private school?
#5 Andrew Odom on 01/26/10 at 10:15 AM
Charter schools are elementary or secondary schools in the United States that receive public money but have been freed from some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter. Charter schools are opened and attended by choice.

While charter schools provide an alternative to other public schools, they are part of the public education system and are not allowed to charge tuition.
#6 Imajean Jellybean on 01/26/10 at 01:51 PM
The opposition usually, not always, but typically comes from the charter school outperforming the regular gov't school and the students receiving a better education. Doesn't really make since though, it's funded with tax dollars and attendance is optional so it can't be limited by the ability to pay tuition but I suppose the first claim that will be made is the reason the regular school isn't performing is because they are losing money that is going to the charter school. Some people don't understand that if you have a rock for a teacher,who is counting days until retirement or showing up for a paycheck, it doesn't matter how much money you pay it or how much money you put into the school system, the end result is not going to change if you start with the same rock. I think some of the best teachers I know right now in our school system are the ones who hold themselves accountable for their students and apply that same accountability to those students. They will do everything they can to help their student but the student has to be willing to work too.
#7 canisrufusmajor on 01/26/10 at 03:41 PM
This is great news!! Not everyone can be a nurse or school teacher; we need technicians of all fields.
#8 Anonymous on 01/27/10 at 07:02 AM
It seems it is this valued technician that is able to hange on to their job in such a weak economy. Technicians are also making above average pay once established and experienced. Technicians are also more pron to strike out on their own and built a bussiness for themselves. Many times college is not the most financially rewarding approach to bringing home the bacon. I think you would also agree.
#9 Andy on 01/28/10 at 11:24 AM
Thank you Andrew. That's a question I've had for a long time. Does anyone know more details about the kind of 'results' are being proposed?
#10 Anonymous on 01/31/10 at 08:21 PM
The writer of the article never specifies why Christopher is against the program. Interesting that it is written this way.
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