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.doe.state.de.us/docs/pdf/dedoe_charterschreform2004.pdf
This study of Delaware’s charter schools analyzed student performance, surveyed charter school teachers, compared the state’s charter laws with those of other states, and reviewed the state's oversight thirteen charter schools. It found charter school students in grades 8 and 10 performed significantly better on state tests than those attending regular public schools. Elementary grade charter school students, however, were found to have test scores similar to students in regular public schools. Surveyed charter school teachers were found to be younger, less experienced, and more likely to leave their schools than teachers in regular public schools. This is the first report in a three-year analysis; the upcoming second report, to be released later this year, will address possible negative consequences, such as segregation and division of state and district resources.
Date: 2005
Source: Western Michigan University, Evaluation Center
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