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I work in a public elementary school, but this is our third year sharing our building with a charter school. Over the summer, we are being asked to switch rooms so the original school is separate from the charter school. According to DPI, it's okay to share staff and a building, but it's not okay to share a hallway. Since they are a charter with extra funding, they also have more resources available to them including Smart Boards, and extra computers for their classrooms. They also get one planning day/month where a sub is paid to come in, and have an extra hour of prep each week. The charter only targets students in our attendance area...attracting families with involved parents. These students stay with the same kids, and set of teachers from grades K-5. Minority, ELL, and special needs students are underrepresented. This has caused some tension in our building. Is anyone else facing a similar situation?
Leah No, I am not familiar with a situation such as yours, but I can certainly understand your frustration! With all of this Charter School's resources you would think that they would have MORE minority, ELL, and special needs students.

Sorry, I can't be of more help.

On 1/27/09, Kid@Heart wrote: > I work in a public elementary sc...See More
Jan 28, 2009


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