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Could charter schools be the key to transforming education in developing countries?

In this thought-provoking Debater Duel, Asians Quarterfinals Judge Diggory Waddle and Worlds Octofinalist Tyler Li face off on the motion: “This house believes that developing countries should heavily invest in charter schools.”

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A charter school is a school that receives government funding but operates independently of the established state school system in which it is located. This gives charter schools the ability to pursue different curricula and teaching methods than standard public schools and gives public school students the opportunity to have a private school experience at the cost of attending public school. Many charter schools have admission criteria (i.e., minimum grades).

This debate explores education reform, accessibility, and innovation:
• Can charter schools improve learning outcomes and provide alternative opportunities?
• Or do they risk deepening inequality and undermining public education systems?

A must-watch for debaters, students, educators, and anyone interested in education policy and reform.

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