Closing the GAP

http://laschoolreport.com/report-finds-charters-lead-the-way-in-closing-achievement-gap-in-la/

This article talked about how charter schools are moving closer to closing the achievement gap before public school. I think this is great but there are so many things different between charter schools and public schools and also a lot of similar things. One difference that I like it that the teachers aren't unionized. If someone isn't an effective teacher they don't just move them go a different school. That is something I get angry about. I have been inside Columbus City for 3 years and a lot of teachers who should be teacher get to keep their job just because they "survived" two years. Another difference is the charter schools can step out of the box that has been placed inside unionized schools. They can explore new teaching techniques and they usually hire younger teachers who are willing to make changes. Don't get me wrong, some charter schools aren't making that much of a difference but a lot are. And some public schools that are willing to adapt to the new culture has also made a lot of changes and progress to closing the achievement gap.