Abstract: This article, by a staff attorney at the National School Boards Association, examines the issues a local school board should consider before authorizing a charter school. The key questions are listed as: (1) What could charters add? (2) Could charters bring in new talent? (3) Would charters leave no child behind? (4) What is the financial and operational impact (5) What about accountability? The article discusses charter proposals; financial and operational impact of charter schools; and the responsibility of a school district considering charter schools for its community. The author advises a school district considering chartering schools to be fully prepared to "make the required commitment to a collaborative and mutually accountable relationship."
Resource Type: Information for Charter Authorizers Resource Format: Online Document Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders Resource Topic: Impact of Charter Schools
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