State and National Charter School News
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A Commitment to Quality; National Charter School Policy Forum Report
United States Department of Education |
Urban Prep: 100 Percent of School's First Class College-Bound
CHICAGO -- For each boy, the new school offered an escape and a chance at a life that seemed beyond reach. |
KIPP Middle Schools Found to Spur Learning Gains
Students’ gains in mathematics after three years in a charter school run by the Knowledge Is Power Program, or KIPP, are large enough in about half of schools to significantly narrow race- and income-based achievement gaps among students, according to a study of 22 KIPP middle schools nationwide. |
A Charter School That's Succeeding
Twin Cities Academy, which is graduating its first large class this year, is decidedly old school, with an emphasis on achievement and accountability. |
THE LOTTERY: A Riveting New Charter School Film
A new film at the Tribeca Film Festival takes a look inside the heart-wrenching competition behind charter school admissions. |
Well-run Charter Experiments in Two States Show Dramatic Results
Some charter schools do fail — victims of poor management or an inability to raise students' achievement scores, writes columnist Neal Peirce. But two experiments suggest well-run charters can break through barriers and dramatically increase the potential for inner-city children to succeed. |
President Obama Supports High-Quality Charter Schools
The President supports the expansion of high-quality charter schools. |
Education Reform FAQs (Center for Education Reform)
The answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding charter schools and what they mean for students, educators, schools and communities. |
Advocacy: Multiple Authorizers in Charter School Laws
Fifteen states have multiple chartering authorities. California does not. Write your state official and ask them to support alternative authorizing of charter schools. |
Character Education: Our Shared Responsibility
Character education teaches the habits of thought and deed that help people live and work together as families, friends, neighbors, communities and nations. |
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