The subject of charter schools is not new to American culture anymore, as discussions and controversies have arise about the economical impact caused by charter schools towards public schools. ... In addition to the revenue and fund both systems face the challenges of meeting the requirements and criteria standards set by state educational law. ... In addition to charter schools vs. public schools discussions, an article published on the hub pages Sara Johnson points out the benefits and contradictions of charter schools, she illustrates the contrasts of public vs. charters by pointing out tha...

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Unlike formal subjects such as the languages or sciences where concepts, laws and rules remain fairly constant and are easily assessable, quantifying character and citizenship is not as straightforward. ... Teachers "constantly import data from their own lives" into discussions of curriculum and school practices (Goodson, 1991) and as schools are given certain autonomy in administering the CCE package, a beginning teacher's philosophy and personal beliefs would need to be closely aligned with that of the school. ... In addition, it was also elucidated that students who attend s...

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In the 1920's, the theory of evolution was not taught in schools as preliminary measure to avoid children being exposed to more risky behavior than they already had at this time. The 1920's were a time of sex, drinking and partying; however the small town school of Dayton Tennessee had been worried about the loss of Christianity in the students present in that small classroom, and educators have to be sure to keep in mind that all evidence they present to their students have a strong basis in fact and should steer clear from any statements that suggest a religious affiliation. .....

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