She believes there are four reasons. Second, the schools offer more counseling and related services. They do kick kids out. That's what a choice system allows you to do, because the kids chose to come, and there are other alternatives they can go to if they aren't willing to meet the terms the school sets. These students really desire an environment that fosters relationships between staff and students.
School choice is a key motivator as well.
If you're going to set up programs for at-risk youth, allowing them the choice is very important. In most other states kids are placed in alternative schools, and it becomes punitive. When students choose alternative schools, the money from their district follows them to the new school. It's money the state is already spending. In fact, the alternative schools probably cut down on state spending for special education.