Abstract: This book is the first in the National Association of Charter School Authorizers' series "Starting Fresh in Low-Performing Schools." It details how district leaders can restructure and reopen a chronically low-performing school by starting fresh as a charter school. Starting fresh can allow a district to define clear expectations for performance, empower school leaders to act, allow schools to create a school culture that works, and it can satisfy and engage parents. The document examines districts that are employing this approach in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Louisiana. It offers recommendations on how to craft a well-designed approach to starting fresh, including engaging parents and community members, selecting the right providers, establishing the right relationship terms, and collaborating with teachers.
Resource Type: Legislation/ Policy Analysis Resource Format: PDF File Target Audience: Authorizers, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Starting a Charter School, Impact of Charter Schools
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