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STUDENT VOICES
Share the thoughts and work of students at charter high schools. Learn
how they view their own school experiences. Note that the perspectives
of volunteers from field study sites may not be representative of all
charter high school students. The Center on Education and Work thanks
those individuals who shared their stories.
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Rip |
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Why would an avid athlete and sports fan chose a school without
a sports program? At the Textron/Chamber of Commerce Providence
Charter Public School, Rip was mentored by school staff. Now he
is a coach, as well as a mentor for other students. Read about
Rip's experience and the poem he wrote about it. View
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AnJali, Kewan,
and Pao |
When three CART
students set out to learn more about soil through a semester-long
project, they had a specific real-world problem in mind. View a
series of creative visual presentations that the group created in
order to share their process with others.
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Gabriela |
After completing a White House internship
and a landmark senior thesis, Gabriela feels that she is prepared
to overcome any obstacle. Share recollections of her tenure at César
Chávez Public Charter High School for Public Policy in Washington,
D.C.
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Amado |
| Amado describes the pros and cons of
attending school in an unique, culturally rich environment. Read
his thoughts on post-school preparation, talented teachers, and
the drawbacks of being a teen at a small school in the public eye.
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Bonnie |
| Bonnie sought to broaden her horizons
by attending Indian River Charter High School. Through the school's
dual enrollment program, she earned an associate of arts degree
and a college scholarship in time for graduation. Read about Bonnie's
journey from rural Louisiana to Vero Beach, Florida. View
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Vanessa |
An extended job shadow
experience convinced one St. Clair TEC Academies student to become
a nurse. "If you don't get to work hands-on with people, then
you don't realize exactly how much you make a difference."
Read Vanessa's account of the events that inspired her.
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Chessie |
At César Chávez Public Charter
High School, the senior thesis represents the culmination of the
school's four-year public policy curriculum. Prompted by the desire
to understand her own school community, Chessie dedicated her thesis
to issues of charter school evaluation and accountability.
Download Chessie's thesis now (278 KB) |
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Sheila |
| Sheila felt like a "lost cause"
until she transferred to the Textron/Chamber of Commerce Providence
Public Charter School in her junior year. In this personal essay,
Sheila describes her change of heart and the lessons she learned
along the way. View Feature |
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Charlie |
| Charlie has specific career plans. He
wants to be a designer or engineer for his favorite car manufacturer,
General Motors. "Bob Lutz is their main designer, and he's
been my idol my whole life," says the St. Clair graduate. View
one of the cars Charlie designed using the skills he acquired through
St. Clair's CAD program. View
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Leticia |
| Each tenth grade student at Perspectives
Charter School takes a Social Justice class, which involves
field work, speakers from the community, and discussions about social
issues. For one class exercise, Leticia wrote a poem in response
to the questions: What do I represent?" and "What represents
me? Share Leticia's poem. View feature |
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Moises |
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Learn how a theater internship and a concern for his neighbors
shaped one high school graduate's future goals. In this personal
essay, Moises also shares his thoughts about the at risk
designation of his high school and the notion of being disadvantaged.
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