Charter Schools

ASPIRA supports the charter school movement, especially in districts in which significant numbers of Latino students are failing.

ASPIRA supports
• limiting the numbers of charter schools in districts, so the charter schools do not undermine the public school system;
• ensuring that school districts cover the real cost of students in charter schools, especially the cost of physical facilities;
• Developing research-based academic programs in its charter schools, including such areas as math, reading, science, and technology;
• Using charter schools as models to improve education in the public schools;
• Ensuring that charter schools address academic and personal needs of students.