Resource & Action Center

“Lowering expectations tells a child that they are not capable of achieving greatness. It reaffirms what many already believe that the circumstances of their lives have won. High expectations remind all of us that there is more work to be done.”

“Because charter schools are tuition-free and open to all students based on a lottery system, my school was able to reflect the diverse community in our part of Broward County. Almost half of the students were Hispanic, reflecting South Florida’s large Hispanic community. Attending the same charter school my entire life not only gave me the chance to grow and prepare for college, but also learn in a diverse environment.”

“With the help of the Gardiner Scholarship, we were able to create a customized education plan for Nic. We found a licensed teacher specializing in learning differences who works with Nic in a one-on–one setting four times a week. Over the last year, she has been able to keep Nic learning, even as one technique seems to work one day and then not work the next.”

“My public charter school provided me with an obtainable career path and the correct tools and resources to succeed.”

“I’m overly prepared. Freshman year is supposed to be hard, but it’s really easy. It makes me realize I’ve been educated properly.”