It holds great opportunities for students as well: they can present research in the Student Poster Competition, while younger students enjoy Family Science Days, a free science event featuring hands - on activities and demonstrations.
(b) The purposes of establishing charter schools are: (i) to stimulate the development of innovative programs within public education; (ii) to provide
opportunities for innovative learning and assessments; (iii) to provide parents and
students with
greater options in selecting schools within and outside their school districts; (iv) to provide teachers with a vehicle
for establishing schools with alternative, innovative methods of educational instruction and school structure and management; (v) to encourage performance - based educational programs; (vi) to
hold teachers and school administrators accountable
for students» educational outcomes; and (vii) to provide models
for replication in other public schools.