Congratulations to ASTEC student,
Madison Sandefer.
Madison is one of 100
students in the state to be selected for Oklahoma
Academic All-State!
Special Message from the
CEO . . . . . .
We have
received a couple of calls regarding the Tulsa Public Schools’
lawsuit against the Oklahoma State Department of Education. If
you have not followed the suit, you may have unfounded concerns
about the suit.
First, let
me be clear; the suit is NOT against charter schools. Tulsa
maintains that the charter school law is unconstitutional
because it only allows for charter schools larger cities. In
fact, there are more than 3,000 laws in Oklahoma have provisions
based on city population.
From their
very inception charter schools were created for large
inner-cities. More than 40 states have charter schools and they
are increasing exponentially in number. Charter schools are
here to stay!
Oklahoma
Attorney General has filed a motion to have the case dismissed.
Below are
statements from Oklahoma’s current, Co-President Pro-Tempore of
the Oklahoma State Senate which recently appeared in a state
paper:
Cargill, Coffee Criticize Tulsa
School Lawsuit
Speaker of the House Lance Cargill
and Senate Co-President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee today
criticized Tulsa Public Schools’ lawsuit against the state’s
charter schools law. The lawsuit’s goal is to get the Charter
School Act, which allows charter schools to operate in Oklahoma
and Tulsa counties, declared unconstitutional.
“Charter schools are an amazing
success story in Oklahoma, with many charter schools excelling
in areas where traditional, urban school settings have not. It
is very disappointing that the Tulsa Public School District is
pushing this misguided, anti-student lawsuit,” said Coffee,
R-Oklahoma City. “Charter schools provide a much needed
compliment to traditional public education, and give parents a
choice and an alternative for their children. TPS should be
working with the Legislature to expand the successful charter
schools program, not attacking charter schools with a lawsuit."
"The Tulsa School Board is trying
to force a one-size-fits-all education system onto Oklahoma
students, who all learn in different ways," said Cargill,
R-Harrah. "Instead of imposing a monopoly on education, the
board needs to accept that charter schools have been very
successful in settings where unique studies and personalized
attention have benefited students. After all, this is about
getting Oklahoma's children the very best education possible,
not nursing bruised egos."
Charter schools are public schools
established by contract with sponsors, and are exempt from many
state regulations. Oklahoma law authorizes charter schools in 12
school districts: Broken Arrow, Edmond, Jenks, Midwest City/Del
City, Moore, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Owasso, Putnam City, Sand
Springs, Tulsa` and Union Public Schools.
These districts' boards of
education, or the area CareerTech school boards serving them,
may sponsor a charter school. Oklahoma law also allows a
comprehensive or regional institution of Higher Education to
sponsor a charter school in certain school districts.
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The Mission of the Advanced Science and Technology Education Center (ASTEC), Inc. is to empower, motivate and inspire learners to their highest potential in the Core Values of Content, Character, Competency and Community.
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The Vision of ASTEC, Inc. is to provide all learners an opportunity to interact in innovative, safe learning environments, while focusing on core values. ASTEC, Inc. will motivate and inspire learners to explore and discover in an experiential environment of project-based instruction. ASTEC, Inc. programs will focus on our “Four C’s”; Content, Character, Competency and Community. ASTEC, Inc. learners will discover that regardless of background or ability, they reach their highest potential and experience a meaningful life while practicing personal accountability. The ASTEC, Inc. community will embrace this vision.
The Four C's
Content, Competency,
Character, and Community
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