Charter schools are free from accountability and oversight. - Flex High School

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While we do have increased autonomy and flexibility, Learn4Life schools are actually held to tougher accountability standards than any traditional public school.

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Flex High Michigan operates under the charter system simply by the way it receives funding as a public school. That’s how we’re able to offer a free education for all students who need an option to the traditional school model. It’s important to note that not all charters schools are the same and Flex High Michigan represents the best of what charter schools offer, so please take a look:

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Charter schools cherry pick the best and brightest students.

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Charter Schools take money away from public schools.

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Charter schools underperform and their graduation rates are much lower than traditional public schools.

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Students who spend less time on campus don’t learn as effectively as those who are in a traditional classroom 5 days a week.

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We need to stop the growth of charter schools. They’re not good for California.

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Charter Schools charge tuition and are expensive for parents.

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Charter Schools have a rigorous application process and exclude students who don’t meet their standards.

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Charter schools are for-profit and focus on earnings.

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Charter schools actively recruit students from traditional schools.

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Charters are operated or led by a for-profit CMO/EMO.

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