Abstract: This article examines the charter schooling efforts, policies and processes, and successes of Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, the nation’s only mayor who currently authorizes charter schools. In the 2006–07 academic year, the mayor oversaw 16 charter schools serving 3,870 students.
Resource Type: Legislation/ Policy Analysis, Information for Charter Authorizers Resource Format: Online Document Target Audience: Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Legislation & Policy, Gathering & Analyzing Data, Reporting Results, Effectiveness of Charter Schools