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.edreform.com/index.cfm?fuseAction=document&documentID=1760§ionID=5&NEWSYEAR=2004#%20#%20#
This new report explores the impact of charter schools across the nation. It tracks the growth of schools and enrollment, looks at how schools operate, and examines the successes and challenges schools experience. The report reinforces other research that demonstrates charter schools are being accountable, educating under-served students, and offering innovative opportunities to families. It also updates a previous CER report on charter school closures and finds that, as of January 2004, 311 charter schools have closed, representing 9 percent of all charters ever opened. This report finds that in a growing number of cases, schools have lost their charters due to direct action by districts and other groups such as teachers unions. (Note: There is a $49.95 cost for the report which can be ordered by calling (202) 822-9000 or emailing cer@edreform.com.)
Date: 2004
Source: Center for Education Reform
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