The Importance of Charter Schools
By CCA / 02.19.2021
Ever since Minnesota passed the first charter school law in 1991 charter schools have been gaining a rising popularity in the United States. Why is this so? Why has the percentage of public-school students who attend public charter schools in the US increased from 1 to 6 percent between fall 2000 and fall 2017? Well […]
How COVID-19 Has Affected Small Businesses
By CCA / 02.19.2021
Covid-19 has affected many things in our everyday lives since it swooped into the U.S in March of 2020. Many businesses had to shut down temporarily and because of this, some places lost money and even didn’t reopen after. Other businesses reopened in May and followed guidelines recommended by the CDC. They made sure people coming […]
Global Warming Impact
By CCA / 02.19.2021
People spend their days checking social media, worrying about their Instagram photos, and how much followers they have, oblivious to the massive impact of global warming. Global warming used to be one of those things that we think won’t impact us, but now it’s something we all should worry about. Global warming is destroying our […]
The War In Our Head
By CCA / 02.19.2021
As I look out of the window at the city below, I see planes, fires, fighting, and war I see demolition and destruction continuing to grow Who knows what’s now in store? Life used to be so easy Then something had to change Now the future makes me queasy And life is getting strange Planes […]
Today, Tomorrow, and Yesterday (Part 2)
By CCA / 02.19.2021
Tomorrow After the 21st unlucky day, I’m trying to imagine what horrors lie before me. The only thing I can do is go to sleep and hope for the best for tomorrow. A cold gust of wind sweeps through my bedroom as I tuck myself in. The wind howls even after I close the window. […]
Turning to Stone
By CCA / 02.19.2021
“Hello? Can’t any of you hear me? Please!” I cried in anguish, desperately trying to get someone’s attention but everyone stood in the same position, as if nothing had happened. Gazing at all the frozen statues of familiar faces made me burst into bitter tears. Suddenly, I felt movement. I looked around, expecting to see […]
The Difference Between Charter School vs. Private School: What’s Best for Your Family?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 02.16.2021
Traditional public schools don’t work for every child. Many are so rigid that they don’t allow children to learn at their own pace or according to their unique learning styles. Others turn a blind eye to bullying. When school is an unhappy place, kids don’t want to go to class and they miss out on […]
16 Indoor Games and Activities For Kids
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 02.02.2021
Children who get outside regularly get the exercise they need. Regular activity provides a natural outlet for building strong bodies and relieving stress and the effects of ADHD. But what if outdoors isn’t an option? Cold and rain can chase us indoors. Maybe the neighborhood isn’t safe or doesn’t have parks. Maybe your child has […]
School Choice Gave Me Back My Relationship with My Daughter
By CCA / 01.28.2021
Five years ago, school was just not working for my oldest daughter, Kelly, who has ADHD and anxiety, and was struggling as a student. We had tried public school and private school but nothing seemed to work. My daughter was trying so hard as a student, and I was trying so hard as her mom […]
9 Soft Skills That School Teaches You
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.19.2021
Quick. Recite Euclid’s theorem. Anyone? We get it. The academics you learned in school have a limited shelf life. Maybe you wonder how much of what you learn in school is useful. First, keep in mind that it’s important for children to learn increasingly complex concepts. Each step builds the capabilities of thinking critically and […]