School Choices
This kind of school requires families to pay tuition and they operate independently from public school systems.
Private schools.
The beliefs and morals one has that determine how they act in life and how they make their choices.
Values.
The term where a certain belief or aspect of the world is not centered about religion.
Secular.
Moves students from native languages to English as soon as possible; time frame of 1-4 years.
Transitional bilingual programs.
Families and community leaders agree that the quality of schools is measured by this.
The quality of teachers.
This school receives government funding and is somewhat removed from the public school system.
Charter Schools.
Enculturation.
Teachers should avoid these when it comes to a student's culture and religious beliefs.
Stereotypes.
Teach literacy and other academic content in English and student's first language
Immersion Programs/Dual-Language Programs
Teachers are generally as respected as this public safety profession.
Firefighters.
These are free, public elementary and secondary schools that are managed by school districts or a group of districts. They are also organized by categories such as STEM, fine arts, and career and technical education.
Magnet Schools.
Religious Leaders.
The Supreme Court ruled that this religious practice could not be required by school districts.
Prayer.
Include students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the same class.
Sheltered English instruction.
Following COVID-19, families with minor children were most concerned about this aspect of their child.
Their mental health.
This is where families school their children themselves and was the primary source of education for much of the colonial period.
Homeschooling.
Circumstances outside of the control of families, schools, and communities that affect learning and access to education.
Environmental Factors.
The practice of limiting and restricting what written and digital texts are offered in school districts and libraries.
Banning books.
Immigrant students who know limited English use ESL to help them learn English, content, and the dominant culture.
Newcomer Programs.
Many parents and community members identified this group of people in the government as a great concern for their child's education.
Non-educator politicians.
Notes that can be redeemed for tuition at a private school.
School Vouchers.
Not judging other cultures by one's own cultural standards, but tries to see it as someone from that culture sees it.
Cultural Relativism.
Non-religious, worldly viewpoint emphasizing scientific inquiry and ethics.
Secular humanism.
Students are pulled out of the classroom for instruction that covers grammar and communication skills.
English Language Development programs.
Many parents wonder if this online outlet is mentally healthy for their children.
Social media.