Charter school booming in SD, reflecting growth outside of public schools [Video]

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — In South Park, a charter school named after a famous scientist just keeps growing.

Albert Einstein Academies even has a long waiting list to enroll — at a time when many traditional public schools are losing kids.

So, what’s the secret?

“I enrolled my kids at Einstein because the community aspect was so attractive,” said Amanda Rowe, who has two young kids at Einstein. “The students. The parents. The teachers. I feel like it’s a really safe, nurturing environment”

Rowe said Einstein offered her children an opportunity to learn German as well as the basics.

“The language provides them a chance to get to know other parts of the world and also expand their minds while their minds are so elastic,” she said.

Albert Einstein Academies, 3035 Ash St., opened in 2002, and it’s under the San Diego Unified School District.

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