I was very excited after I learned more about charter schools.  I was impressed that the principal was an educator, and not a corporate manager.  I realized that many of my initial reasons for being against charter schools were based on my ignorance of what the charter schools were really like.  I like the fact that charter schools are designed to be better supplied than most public schools.  They make sure that the teachers have all the materials that they need to teach the curriculum.  The company that runs the school uses its huge buying power to save money on things that it can buy in bulk, which means that there is more money to have more supplies. The company has a set curriculum, and it makes sure that the teachers are trained in how to teach the curriculum effectively.
    There is also an emphasis on working together with other teachers to improve the students’ education.  I also think that the schools seem to be better supported than many public schools.  The fact that each student gets a computer to take home is great, because it means that they have access to all sorts of educational tools online.  It also means that students are on a slightly more level playing field.  I think that charter schools may possibly be a way to help improve schools that are not doing well, like many inner-city schools.
    After learning about charter schools, I am in favor of them, because I think they offer good educational opportunities to their students, opportunities that may not always be offered in public schools.