I'm worried about these charter schools, you know?
They're like, super vulnerable to financial issues because they don't have the same stability as traditional public schools. I mean, think about it - Aspira's enrollment is down by $1.5 million and that's a huge chunk of change! 
Here's some stats to put this into perspective:
* The average charter school budget is around $12 million per year (source: National Association of Charter School Authorizers).
* However, 70% of charter schools report financial instability or "low" financial health (source: ED Trust Fund for Excellence in Education).
* If we assume an average enrollment decline of 5%, that's like losing a quarter of your budget - big problem, right?
It's not all bad news though!
Chicago Public Schools' $760k bailout is definitely a step in the right direction. And I'm loving the transparency here - Aspira CEO Edgar Lopez is acknowledging their financial woes and taking steps to strengthen their position.
But what about Damian Ascencio and his classmates? They deserve better than a school that's struggling to make ends meet!
Aspira needs to prioritize financial stability over short-term gains. Anyone else worried about these charter schools? 
Here's some stats to put this into perspective:
* The average charter school budget is around $12 million per year (source: National Association of Charter School Authorizers).
* However, 70% of charter schools report financial instability or "low" financial health (source: ED Trust Fund for Excellence in Education).
* If we assume an average enrollment decline of 5%, that's like losing a quarter of your budget - big problem, right?
It's not all bad news though!
But what about Damian Ascencio and his classmates? They deserve better than a school that's struggling to make ends meet!