Why charter schools are so controversial

Advocates for charter schools say they offer families educational alternatives to failing public schools without having to worry about paying the high cost of tuition for private schools. But opponents argue they harm traditional public schools by siphoning money from the district, causing superintendents to make difficult budget choices like cutting art classes or reducing one-on-one teaching. Watch the video above to find out why charter schools have become such a contentious issue in the U.S.