Perspective
Over the past 10 years it has become apparent that traditional schools are not effective for many people. In an attempt to find a solution many parents have chosen home schooling for their children. This has brought about the growth of Charter Schools and the realization that choice does work. For those who have joined the Charter School movement the quality of education has improved. Where once leaving a child behind or slowing the opportunities of the bright was the norm we now look at improved possibilities. Charter Schools have changed the way we learn and prevent many from dropping out.

While in-seat-learning has failed many, Home School and Charter Schools have thrived with innovation and parental support. This has raised concern with the California Teachers Association (CTA) and they have caused the California Legislature to stem the tide of money going to Charter Schools.

AB740 has tried to stop the innovative approach of Charter Schools by placing financial restrictions that would or could cripple them by forcing the students back into a classroom environment. Where traditional schools receive tax dollars to build facilities Charter Schools don't, and if they don't have facilities the State reduces their funding. These requirements to have classrooms or face reductions in funding based on ADA has the Charter Schools scrambling to provide facilities.

In populated cities space is available and there is sufficient enrollment to cover the cost but in rural areas the facilities are not as prevalent and enrollment is lower causing a burden on Charter Schools. Charter Schools have also realized that, at times, it is important to bring the students together for advanced studies. Subjects such as foreign languages, higher mathematics or science are not something that many parents are comfortable teaching thus requiring tutors or small groups to get together in a learning environment that has the equipment and facilities to enrich the student. In many instances, in larger communities, these facilities are available but in rural America they are not.
Clearly, a need has arisen for educational/learning facilities for rural areas.
Fortunately, with today's technology, it is easier than it ever was to connect with the Information Superhighway. The downside is that not everyone has an onramp and some things can't be learned from a moving car.
State Funding will be reduced via ABA 740 unless in-seat ADA is established.
Room5 Learning Centers was created to fill these needs by providing top end amenities for more than one educational system within the same instructional facility.