Charter Schools vs. Public SchoolsAre charter schools the right choice for our children's educational needs? Charter schools are tuition-free public schools created and operated by parents, organizations and community groups to meet the educational needs of students. Charter schools prioritize the education of their students and identify how children's learning needs are different from one another. So they came up with different ways to educate their students, such as learning in small groups or participating in hands-on learning. Aside from their unique programs such as art, math, and science, charter schools are also the best academic choice for students. Parents should consider charter schools for their children's education. “Charter schools are independent public schools that are allowed to innovate while being held accountable for improving student outcomes” (Edie, 2012, p.1). Charter schools are the best choice for a child's education. According to Edie (2012), “charter schools are public schools because they operate independently of the school district” (Edie, 2012, p.1). Charter schools were developed as a result of combating the educational needs of public schools in educating students. Charter schools are designed to be free to set their own hours and programs. They also work to improve student achievement by giving them more time in class and may also offer classes in the evenings, weekends and during the summer months. Most charter schools offer smaller class sizes and dedicated teachers who want to make a difference, so students receive plenty of individual attention. Charter schools are held accountable for meeting and exceeding state and district academic achievement goals... middle of document ...... flexibility to meet the needs of today's families all by being held accountable for improving student achievement. Charter schools are the best choice for a child's education.ReferencesBreakthrough Schools. Welcome to the breakthrough. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.breakthroughschools.org/ Citizens Academy. Citizens Academy East and West. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.citizensacademy.org/Lander, N. (2010). Parents choose charter schools for unique programs. Retrieved from http://www.dailypress.com Mhoon, J. (2014). School choice. Retrieved from http://whatdoyoubeleive.blogspot.com/2011/02/focusonthefamily-choice.html Pascual, P. (2011). Public, private or charter schools. Retrieved from http://www.greatschools.orgU.S. Ministry of Education. National Charter School Resource Center. (2014) Retrieved from http://www.charterschoolcenter.org/