Schools: Chartering a new course
Some say charter schools are the future. Others say they're a niche. Experts say they're staying."
Homework is different for students at Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.
Instead of filling out workbooks and memorizing historical dates, these kids start their own businesses and set up their own Renaissance fairs.
The project-based learning philosophy sets the school apart from its traditional public counterparts - a draw for some parents who are looking for an innovative, hands-on education for their children.
Educators are split on the issue.
Some say it's the future of education. Others argue the charter school appeals to only a niche population and fulfills the same basic needs as non-charter schools.
Across the state, charter schools have become a topic of controversy as they take students - and money - from traditional public schools.
A different approach
Lessons at SCV International are interactive, encouraging students to think, rather than memorize.
Educators there call it project-based learning.
Some say charter schools are the future. Others say they're a niche. Experts say they're staying."
Homework is different for students at Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.
Instead of filling out workbooks and memorizing historical dates, these kids start their own businesses and set up their own Renaissance fairs.
The project-based learning philosophy sets the school apart from its traditional public counterparts - a draw for some parents who are looking for an innovative, hands-on education for their children.
Educators are split on the issue.
Some say it's the future of education. Others argue the charter school appeals to only a niche population and fulfills the same basic needs as non-charter schools.
Across the state, charter schools have become a topic of controversy as they take students - and money - from traditional public schools.
A different approach
Lessons at SCV International are interactive, encouraging students to think, rather than memorize.
Educators there call it project-based learning.