Abstract: This report examines the evolution of charter schooling in Arizona, one of the nation's most open chartering systems. It reviews the charter law and authorizing policies, examines the outcomes charter schools have attained, and analyzes the potential risks and rewards inherent in the Arizona model. The authors offer a series of recommendations specifically for policymakers in Arizona, but ones which may also be useful for policymakers addressing the balance of restrictiveness and permissiveness in other states. Recommendations include: be tough, but smart about oversight; use information aggressively as a tool for accountability; close poorly performing schools; provide resources for high-quality authorizing; and, focus on creating a support system to improve and expand the supply of high-quality charter schools.
Resource Type: Research/ Reports (Non Federal) Resource Format: Online Document, PDF File Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders, Administrators, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Achieving Standards, Impact of Charter Schools, Effectiveness of Charter Schools, Monitoring & Oversight
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