2016

What Are the Best Early-Education Methods for Your Child Who Has Cerebral Palsy?

If your child has cerebral palsy (CP) and is nearing preschool age, you may be feeling anxiety about your upcoming schooling choices. Although your child is entitled to a free public education and an individualized educational plan (IEP) to help meet his or her specific educational needs, the idea of “mainstreaming” your child without giving him or her a few years of preschool to acclimate to collaborative learning may seem like a bad plan.…

Why Charter Schools Do Not Discriminate

Before the advent of charter schools, parents had the choice between homeschooling their children, enrolling them in a private school or enrolling them in a public school. Charter schools have some characteristics similar to public schools, such as the fact that they are publicly funded. However, they also have characteristics in common with private schools, such as the fact that they are partially operated independently of the state even if they are required to meet state standards.…