Building the Future

Abstract

Traditional public schools face significant challenges in the 21st century due to various factors, including the need for quick adaptation to technological advancements and the development of modern skills. In response to these challenges, educational decision-makers in Saudi Arabia are encouraged to study the experiences of other countries in improving K-12 education. One avenue of exploration is the development of self-managed schools, also known as charter schools in the United States of America.This study, conducted with meticulous attention to detail, aims to discover the development of fully government-funded self-managed schools in four countries: the United States of America, the United Kingdom, El Salvador, and Canada. The study also sought to find out ways to benefit from charter schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study used the documentary approach to obtain answers to the study questions.

Keywords

• Self-managed schools, alternative schools, educational options, charter schools, educational administration