Why East Hills Academy Invested in a Bus
In my previous article, I wrote about how both traditional public schools and tuition-free public charter schools have expanded access to educational opportunities previously unavailable to many families. While that was a major step in the right direction, school choice remains unattainable for some families because one of the biggest barriers is transportation. It is […]
Two Myths About School Choice and Why East Hills Works for Working Families
“School choice” started in the 1990s. That’s the first myth. In reality, school choice has existed for as long as public schools have existed. Families who could afford private school or buy a home near a school they preferred have always had school choice. The introduction of tuition-free public charter schools and open enrollment policies […]
Turning Struggle into Strength: Supporting Every Student’s Journey
Two summers ago, I opened the newspaper and saw some shocking data. State academic testing results had just been released, and more than half of the students in our city were below grade level in reading and math. In some parts of our city, that number was closer to eighty to ninety percent. Some of […]
A Feast for the Mind and Soul: Forming the Citizens of Tomorrow
At East Hills Academy, our mission is “to kindle a love of virtue and knowledge.” This mission is derived from and founded on the belief that children flourish when they have a deep understanding of our world and their place in it. A deep understanding of our world includes a rich and broad knowledge of […]
Why Colorado Springs Needs East Hills Academy – A Personal Reflection
I have spent my career in education because of a public charter school that changed my life. When my family moved to the United States, the only people who had “school choice” were families who could afford to move to a neighborhood with a great school or pay for private school. However, the year I […]