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
|
|
 |
|
|
P.O. Box 66483 NW
District of Columbia 20035
Phone: (202) 463-7151
Email: nelson@publiccharters.org
URL: http://www.publiccharters.org
Description: The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. Its ultimate goal is to increase the number of high-performing charter schools available to all families, particularly low-income and minority families who currently don't have access to quality public schools.
The Alliance provides assistance to state charter school associations and resource centers, develops and advocates for improved public policies, and serves as the united voice for this large and diverse movement.
The Alliance is governed by its board of directors, 24 of the nation's most knowledgeable and experienced charter school leaders who represent all segments of the movement.
Nelson Smith, serves as Alliance president, providing day-to-day leadership and management of the organization. Offices are located in Washington, DC.
Public Charter Schools Legislative and Advocacy Portal
Charter School Law Deskbook (2007 Edition)
Toward Quality and Growth: the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools 2007 Progress Report
National Charter Schools Week, April 30-May 4
Creating the Schools Our Nation Needs: NCLB Reauthorization and the Promise of Public Charter Schools
Peeling the Lid Off State-Imposed Charter School Caps
National Charter Schools Conference, April 24-27: Register Before March 1 to Avoid Late Registration Fees!
Online Call for Presentations and Registration for 2007 National Charter Schools Conference
Key Charter Schools Questions for Current and Potential Policymakers
Virtual Back to School Day Transcripts
High-Quality Charter Schools at Scale in Big Cities: Results of a Symposium
Number of Charter Schools and Students in the 2005-06 School Year
Charter Data Point #1: What NAEP is Really Telling Us About Charter School Performance
National Charter School Poll
Stunting Growth: The Impact of State-Imposed Caps on Charter Schools
Charter School Growth Fund
National Charter Schools Conference
State of the Charter School Movement 2005: Trends, Issues, and Indicators
Charter School Achievement: What We Know
State Charter School Funding Systems
|
