Monday, April 9, 2007

Number 3: In response to Nick

Due to the absence of our contact, spring break and what not, I have had the opportunity to travel with Nick to Witness what he is talking about. In his post, he is basically asking the cynical question: What is this bilingual charter school (Community Academy) doing that any other school can’t. I think he is right in saying this, after my witness similar conditions. I’m located at the Next Step Charter School, (Spanish speaking) and I found an Ironic fact. My school doesn’t try to promote the speaking of English and Spanish to increase enrollment, however there are more students speaking both languages then at the Community Academy. Does this then mean that the Community Academy is not practicing what it’s preaching?
I would say in response to Nick, that you’re right, but can we expect them to do the whole Spanish/English thing to the fullest extent? I think that we have seen an abundance of new charter schools raise on the basis that they are going to try something no one else is. However, most soon learn, as Nick’s has, that providing a good solid education must come first. This many times doesn’t leave room for the “new structure” they promise. However would the traditionally solely English academically sound charter prosper amongst an army that claim more than they can do?

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