Private School Advantages vs Public.
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I still don't think anyone has caught on to the schools receiving their tax dollars that I'm sure would upset them if they were doing their research.
Eastern Randolph is a baby comparatively…
Opened in 1968…
By the way, the basketball team visits that charter tomorrow night (rescheduled from Friday). Get to see it up close…
A few of us might have known this for awhile…
But that probably is not the audience you’re referencing…
I know you put this out there for those that haven’t seen the place. Thank you.
Schools - Uwharrie Charter Academy
UCA is a tuition free public charter school located in Asheboro, NC that focuses on real world learning, college preparation, and critical thinking. We currently serve over 2,250 students in grades K-12. ElementarySchool … Continueduwharriecharter.org
Click the link and look at the new school that this place has just built. It was already the newest school in Randolph County and had nice facilities and space already. While other traditional schools need major repair, replacement or rebuilding. UCA and other charters get this! Privates getting vouchers in the 100's of thousands pulling kids from these schools. Just a shining example of our tax dollars being funneled to these types of schools instead of taking care of others that have much bigger needs than a new building to replace an already new building.
Those that have, like myself, are often amazed at the landscape changes down old 220…
I can't imagine some of these folks would like their tax dollars going toward something they'd consider to be their enemy.
What would be real funny, if they looked up their state representatives and see that they probably voted to fund the privates and charters.
For real, I'm vibing with your takes on high school sports in Carolina, especially with the big shots like Bishop, Gibbons, and Charlotte Catholic flexing their decades of glory! It's like they’re rolling in the juice while the little guys are just trying to find a slice of pizza at the pep rally. 😂 You see teams like Mt. Airy getting totally beat, not just because they can't play, but because they’re stuck in a game where the refs are basically handing trophies to the big schools!
I have no issues with the non-boarding parochial schools being a member of the NCHSAA. Charlotte Catholic has been a great member for at least 50 years. I’ve seen Charlotte Catholic play football in the playoffs several times over the years and they were always a disciplined team. Often they were outsized but would beat their opposition via techniques and fundamentals. I used to hear many allegations that Catholic recruited, but I saw zero evidence to support those allegations. The eye test never held muster as those guys are not huge, strapping players.
I am not a fan of vouchers except in isolated situations. I am a fan of shoring up public education. Right now, I see way too many politicians masquerading as school administrators. Teachers are often the administrations’ whipping boy.
As far as charter schools go, I think there should be more emphasis on accountability. I also know that a more affluent family can provide transportation to and from school easier than a family that financially struggles. A 15 mile drive to school can be a major deterrent when busing is not an option.
I am not a fan of vouchers except in isolated situations. I am a fan of shoring up public education. Right now, I see way too many politicians masquerading as school administrators. Teachers are often the administrations’ whipping boy.
As far as charter schools go, I think there should be more emphasis on accountability. I also know that a more affluent family can provide transportation to and from school easier than a family that financially struggles. A 15 mile drive to school can be a major deterrent when busing is not an option.
You said it 100%. Most of the kids that are going to the Charters have transportation to and from and some even end up living with a teacher or coach until they graduate. The accountability is different and the 25 mile radius is just an unfair advantage and all the NCHSAA promotes is fairness among competition. They advertise it at the annual state wrestling championships while kids from the privates and charters are on the mat winning titles.
Every Charter I know provides transportation via buses. Not sure where you are talking from, but I know the Charter my kids attended, and surrounding charters, provided bus transportation to/from the school each day. Misinformation is wrong information!!!
