Getting on the path to a career starts by sending kids to the right type of school. They have to gain an understanding that their future matters, and the curriculum is only a small part of that plan. That is why charter schools are the answer to helping kids grow into successful adults. 

It’s Not Public School

Parents no longer tiptoe around the issues surrounding public schools. The downfall of the public school system goes hand and hand with the rise of charter schools in Utah. Private schools used to be the answer to public schools, but were often a solution that leaned heavily on connections. That means your child would get a private school education but still lack some of the preparedness they’d need for a career. When the private school social circle is so vastly different than home, students have issues maintaining their priorities.

Charter schools correct this problem by putting a child in the driver’s seat. They are set up for success, but without the culture shock that comes with private school.  This tight-knit community feel is an essential part of learning what it is like to work with (and around) professionals. 

Accountability

Most parents have mixed feelings about how public school boards handle certain issues. The biggest con is that public schools usually miss the mark on student growth, either through misuse of funds or limited school resources. A single school year figuring things out is costly for the career aspirations of a young student. 

Charter schools value time by directing resources and being flexible with annual finances. This includes embracing individual learning styles instead of hammering in a singular teaching method. Students get to flourish in a way that makes sense for their intended career goals throughout life. All of this is done while still following the basic standard education curriculum. Personalization is a big deal with education, and that type of flexibility requires a responsible system to keep it in check. A charter school can provide this environment without sacrificing needed resources from other students.  

Parent Participation

Charter schools look to actively involve parents in the educational growth of their children. This involvement is key when a child is having trouble narrowing down a suitable career path. What they fail to express at home is easily translated at school so that both sides understand the issue. That is why not all charter school meetings are ‘show and tell’ events where parents and students are talked at. It is a much more interactive meeting where parents learn about goals, achievements and possible career paths.

There are over 12,000 careers worldwide, and several universities that are hungry for new students. A charter school can kickstart the university connection by educating students on potential programs of study in their field. Once parents understand the educational options, everyone involved will be on the same page. 

Only the Best

Parents should become aware of the advantages a charter school provides. Doing proper research is the best way to come to a conclusion about the right school. Your child matters, and the right education is a lifechanging gift.