Twelve studies find that overall gains in charter schools are larger than other public schools; four find charter schools’ gains higher in certain significant categories of schools; six find comparable gains; and, four find that charter schools’ overall gains lagged behind traditional schools.
Source: Charter School Achievement: What We Know, July 2005 Update
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http://www.asbcs.state.az.us/asbcs/ParentBrochure.asp
While created by a state authorizer, this brochure provides broad guidance to families in how to learn about charter schools for their children. It encourages parents to consider their roles in the education marketplace and offers a list of questions families should ask when interested in specific schools. Examples include: What is the school's mission? What is the organizational structure?
What is the school's teaching philosophy? The brochure also offers information about charter school basics and includes a list of additional charter school resources for families.
Date: 2004
Source: Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
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