Abstract: The Center for American Progress, in partnership with the US Chamber, recently released a state-by-state report on the effectiveness of state education systems. The report grades states in nine broad categories, including the areas of "academic achievement," "flexibility in management and policy" and "return on investment." In its measurement of "flexibility in management and policy," the strength of the charter law and whether principals in public schools generally enjoy strong influence over hiring and budget decisions weigh heavily. The report finds that Arizona and Colorado have moved aggressively to promote comprehensive charter school legislation, "thus helping establish the necessary infrastructure for 21st century educational reinvention."
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