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KEM2 – KEM2 Task 3: Influences on School Setting Setting: There are three main settings for an education, public, private, and charter. I have chosen to investigate the charter setting as it is one, I do not have a lot of knowledge on. I have worked for public schools and heard about private schools, but it is rare that you hear someone working within a charter setting. Function/Challenge: One major challenge charter schools have is a lack of diversity within the classroom. Charter schools are a school of choice, this means parents are the ones who are to search for the charter school to attend if that is what they wish for alternative schooling ( Advantages and Disadvantages of Attending a Charter School 2023). Within a charter school there is a higher Black population compared to most public or private schools ( Choice Without Equity: Charter School Segregation and the Need for Civil Rights Standards ). The Civil Rights Project analyzed schools in 40 different states and multiple urban areas with a high population enrolled in charter schools. The data showed that charter schools are “more racially isolated than traditional public schools in virtually every state.” ( Choice Without Equity: Charter School Segregation and the Need for Civil Rights Standards ), Historical Influence: The charter school concept originated in the 70s by Ray buddle, an educator in New England ( History of Charter Schools ). Buddle’s idea was for teachers to create charters with school boards to “discover new approaches and ideas in the field of education,” ( History of Charter Schools ). The hope was for educators to feel empowered with freedom to achieve a higher rate of success for the students. Not until 2006, when President George Bush pushed for the Charter School Movement further. President Bush had requested $219 million in grants to help support over 1,200 Charter schools ( History of Charter Schools ). Charter schools having more funds means that charter schools can hire more teachers with a more diverse background, with hiring more diverse teachers it can lead to “developing positive identities, develop cultural competencies that can combat stereotypes, reduce unconscious biases” ( Educator Diversity Matters ). Cultural Influence: Brown v. Board of Education ruled that “separate but equal educational facilities for racial minorities is inherently unequal” (Oyez). After you would assume that classrooms would look more diverse than before, that is not the case within charter schools. Charter schools across Florida have the demographics of 42% Hispanic, 20% African American, and students who are on free or reduced lunch make up of over 50% of the charter school population. Although there has been a lot of movements to end discrimination, why is there a lack of White population

within the Charter Schools? With diverse schools, students can better understand that there is no difference between students, students may learn together and overcome the cycle of discrimination that is unfortunately still seen today. Legal Influence: Charter schools are public schools, which means they are governed by state and federal laws (Federal Policy 102: Impact on Charter School Oversight). Although charter schools are exempted from many state laws, such as Florida K-20 Education Code, federal education policy cannot be waived ( Federal Policy 102: Impact on Charter School Oversight ). There have been many movements to end discrimination, like Brown v. Board of Education, which led to the agreement that racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, protects students with disabilities. Both movements have helped charter schools continue fighting to end diversity within charter schools. Conclusion: Though we continue to fight for equality and balance in every aspect of life, from school, to rights, to pay, there is still a lack of diversity within charter schools. This could continue the discrimination we see daily and would also affect the students in their lives moving forward. Having diverse schools and upbringings shape how we see the world and treat others. I grew up in England and went to a DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school, because of this I see myself as having a remarkably diverse upbringing. I not only had friends from all over the United States, but from all over the world, I was also able to travel and encounter all diverse types of cultures. With diverse schools' students will feel safer to be who they are and confident in their schoolwork. References: Advantages and Disadvantages of Attending a Charter School . Bridges Charter School. (2023, May 3). https://bridgescharter.org/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of- attending-a-charter-school/#:~:text=Let%20us%20look%20at%20some,less%20diverse %20than%20neighboring%20schools . Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1). (n.d.). Oyez . Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://www.oyez.org/cases/1940-1955/347us483 Charter School FAQs – FCSA – Florida Charter School Alliance . FCSA - Florida Charter School Alliance. (n.d.). https://flcharterschool.org/charter-school-faqs/#:~:text=According %20to%20FLDOE%20data%20from,close%20to%2010%25%20are%20SWD . Choice Without Equity: Charter School Segregation and the Need for Civil Rights Standards . Choice Without Equity: Charter School Segregation and the Need for Civil Rights Standards - The Civil Rights Project at UCLA. (n.d.). https://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/k-12-education/integration-and-diversity/ choice-without-equity-2009-report#:~:text=Charter%20schools%20attract%20a %20higher,particularly%20severe%20for%20black%20students .

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