Colorado charter school proves focusing on core subjects instead of radical ideologies works
September 18, 2024
At Merit Academy, parents and faculty are celebrating their students who scored double digits higher than their public-school peers. Different than other schools across the nation, Merit Academy prioritizes improving the wellbeing of the student by offering a classical education emphasizing the arts and sciences rather than pushing a political agenda.
Mrs. Priest, a former public-school teacher who now teaches at Merit Academy, captures the mission of the school, “Test scores are not everything. However, when we look at them, it does demonstrate the growth that we're striving for."
The school currently has 500 students and continues to grow rapidly. This year will be the academy’s first graduating class with many more students to follow.
Considering Colorado’s 2023 law to erode parental rights, the success of the Merit Academy should encourage state legislators across the nation to support charter schools and pass school choice policies so parents can watch their children flourish both academically and personally.
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