Abstract: This guide from the Office of Innovation and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education profiles some of the nation's highest performing charter schools. The guide is divided into two parts: The first section provides an overview of common elements of these excellent schools, including: organizational structure; leadership and mission; innovative curricula and programs; efforts to promote a community of continuous learning; partnerships with parents and the community; and accountability for results. The second section provides descriptions about each of the schools featured. The schools highlighted include Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Academy (TX); the BASIS School (AZ); Gates Charter Language School (CA); Oglethorpe Charter School (GA); Arts and Technology Public Charter School (DC); School of Arts and Sciences Charter School (FL); Roxbury Preparatory Charter School (MA); and, Community of Peace Charter School (MN).
Resource Type: Federal Research & Reports Resource Format: Online Document, PDF File Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders, Administrators, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Achieving Standards, Effectiveness of Charter Schools
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