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.edfacilities.org/
This website tracks key K-12 school facilities issues, including up-to-date news, as well as descriptions of books, studies, reports and journal articles. The site offers several good resources for charter school developers including charter school building case studies and summaries of state charter school facility laws. It offers subject-specific resources on more than 130 topics. Users can download a free customized checklist for assessing the safety and security of a school regarding accidents, vandalism, crime, natural disasters, and terrorism. The Professional Associations and Organizations page links to professional organizations, federal, state and municipal resources, academic research centers, media, and products and services.
Date: 2006
Source: National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
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