Charthouse Public Schools
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Mission Statement
ChartHouse Public Schools is an independent charter management organization organized as a non-profit, public benefit corporation with 501(c)3 status.
About This Cause
The famous educational reformer John Dewey once said that “if we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” Today's students are faced with greater challenges than ever before. What used to be a country full of jobs that required only low to medium skills, where a student with a high school diploma had a good shot at a prosperous life and someone with a college degree was nearly guaranteed success, has changed dramatically over the last three to four decades. Today's students have to navigate a globalized economy, an economic recession, outrageous college tuition, and ever-increasing academic standards in the face of extreme student competition. Meanwhile, the American school system is experiencing a rapid fossilization, still operating on traditions (like agrarian calendars and industrial revolution bell schedules) often for tradition’s sake, regardless of efficacy or research. Schools are actually slowly improving over time, but the rate of evolution and change is exponentially faster for the rest of the society. To the average student without the proper support network, life after high school may look grim. Responsible educators see this as a call to action and the world of charter schools is leading the way in innovative and successful models for reforming education. This movement is at the heart of ChartHouse Public Schools, a non-profit public benefit corporation founded by Neil McChesney. The “chart house” of any sailing vessel is the cabin where the navigational tools are stored and utilized. It is perhaps the most important space on a ship as it helps dictate direction and purpose. At ChartHouse, we believe we are setting a course for educational excellence by using the tools of the charter world to navigate beyond the traditional educational model. We believe that all students can learn and achieve at high levels given the right amount of time and support. We believe that the 21st century student requires new and groundbreaking educational models. We believe in quality instruction, research-based “best practices,” embracing innovative ideas and “next practices,” and the rigor/relevance/relationships framework. Certainly critical thinking, literacy at the collegiate level, collaborative problem-solving, and technological skills are key focal points. But perhaps most important, we have the will and ability to prepare all students for college and career readiness. Our mission is to positively impact the public education system in our region through the development, implementation, and support of world-class charter schools. At the core of our work lies the California Charter Schools Act of 1992.