Abstract: This study of urban public charter schools finds that charters in Buffalo, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York and Washington, D.C. outperform traditional public schools and often rival the highest-performing schools in surrounding suburban districts. The author finds that these results are due to strong political leadership, good charter laws, effective authorizing practices, and helpful local organization activities. Several recommendations are offered to help take charter success to scale and to create policies that support it.
Resource Type: Case Studies/Evaluations Resource Format: Online Document Target Audience: Authorizers, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Accountability, Assessment, Effectiveness of Charter Schools
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