Charter Schools coming to MontGoCo?

Charter Schools have long been thought of as an alternative to failing schools. So why would someone try to establish a charter school in well-regarded Montgomery County? Well, because when it comes to education, one size doesn't fit all.

Crossway Community, which has been in Kensington for 20 years, operates a preschool Montessori program and a residential program for single mothers and their children. As research has shown, the longer those programs continue, the greater the benefit for low-income children, Guinan said. That made adding an elementary school more attractive.

"We've talked about it for many, many years," she said.

The other proposal, Global Gardens, is being spearheaded by two Montgomery educators who want a school with small class sizes and an IB curriculum, which emphasizes cross-cultural connections.

[Washington Post]