FOX NEWS: School choice success: Study shows robust charter school programs bridge performance gaps for low-income kids
A recent Fox News article highlights the benefits of charter school programs in cities across the United States, particularly in closing performance gaps for low-income students. The Progressive Policy Institute's (PPI) report shows that cities with robust public charter schools have seen a significant improvement in academic performance, narrowing the achievement gap between low-income students and their peers by 25-40%. This article underscores how charter schools are crucial in providing educational opportunities to underserved communities. Taylor Penley from Fox News writes:
"Our report belies the oft-heard but unfounded criticism that charters somehow drain legacy schools of the ‘best’ students and resources, to the detriment of those left behind," Pankovits' analysis states. "Evidently, the growth of enrollment in charter schools creates a positive competitive dynamic with the traditional district schools, which have to up their game to attract parents and students."
This same logic applies to Christian education. Like charter schools, Christian schools emphasize strong moral and academic foundations, which are critical in today's declining public education system. Christian education offers not only academic excellence but also instills values often missing in secular education. It provides a critical alternative for families looking to escape public schools dominated by ideologies that undermine traditional beliefs. Taylor Penley further reports:
"Public schools up their game in response to competition when families can vote with their feet. School choice doesn't hurt public schools: it makes them better," he told Fox News Digital. "Education freedom is a win-win solution: parents get more of a say and public schools improve."
The success of charter schools underscores the need for more Christian education, which offers not just strong academics but also vital moral and spiritual growth. Christian schools are the best choice for parents, combining high academic standards with biblical values that prepare students for life.
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