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is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is
hammering on cold iron." Horace Mann
"Charter
schools in the
United States
are primary or secondary schools
that receive public money (and like
other schools, may also receive
private donations) but are not
subject to 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. Where enrollment
in a charter school is over
subscribed, admission is frequently
allocated by lottery-based
admissions. In a 2008 survey of
charter schools, 59% of the schools
reported that they had a waiting
list, averaging 198 students. Some charter schools provide a
curriculum that specializes in a
certain field—e.g., arts and
mathematics. Others attempt to
provide a better and more efficient
general education than nearby public
schools."
Source:
Wikipedia
"Charter
schools in the