Moved the Blog

I've transferred the blog to our website...so keep up with it over there.

www.aberdoveyschool.org

On the Cusp

Another thing to mention...the more I research, the more I realize that charter schools are really on the cusp of exploding into a common market.  With all of the discussions that have taken place around the elections, charter schools are being targeted as a point of interest.  I am certainly interested to see what our officials have in store for the educational system and many are point to charter schools as a great alternative.

I think that as the US education system is looked at, people are realizing that we need to do something to increase success.  The No Child Left Behind Act attempted to address this, but it left many challenges still standing.  I think that the option of a charter school gives parents the ability to make informed decisions about how their children learn.  Not all kids do well in the traditional environment and charters give a vast number of choices.

More prospects.

I had the opportunity to talk with several amazing women this weekend and a couple of them sounded interested in helping with the school.  One is certain that this is something she would like to be a part of.  It's great because not only does she have a teaching credential, she has legal experience.  She has expressed a desire to be on the board.  I think she would be a great asset to our team.

I talked with two current public school teachers.  It was interesting to hear their perspectives. One was confused as to why I would want to talk with her, as she is not going to teach at a charter (I think she mentioned a bad experience at a charter).  I really hope that she doesn't generalize her experience to that of all charters...they are all very different.  She did ask about STIRS (?), the public employee retirement fund for California and whether or not our charter would be participating.  I honestly had not thought about this topic, but it is nice to hear what public teachers are looking for when they consider teaching at a charter school.

The other public school teacher seemed more interested in helping out.  She had some good questions as well, about salary comparisons and benefits - two more topics to consider.  She seemed much more willing to help out with her connections.  She is a member of a prestigious group of teachers and felt like her connections might lead me to many educators interested in helping with the school.

It is so great to talk with other people.  Granted, this weekend was a social event so we kept our conversations to a minimum, but still...good stuff!  I can feel the team coming together.