“A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities” examines the…
Operations and Compliance
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Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers
Indicators of Distress (And What They Mean in the Charter Sector)
The Death Spiral: Identifying Early Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools (A Conversation with Authorizers)
Critical Questions and Steps for Leaders to Reduce or End School-Based Policing
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The Slowdown in Bay Area Charter School Growth: Causes and Solutions
ReportsRobin Lake, Trey Cobb, Roohi Sharma, Alice Opalka29 Jan, 2018
This report shows the rate of new charter school growth has slowed significantly in recent years. The 2016-2017 school year marked the first time in at least 10 years when more Bay Area… Read more
January 2018 Newsletter
Newsletters03 Jan, 2018
STEM Curriculum Paired with Creativity Boosts Outdoor Education Knowledge
Key Takeaways: Flagstaff Academy encourages creativity and a strong foundation in science and technology through a… Read more
CSI Annual Review of Schools Reports (2017)
ReportsColorado Charter School Institute01 Dec, 2017
The CSI Annual Review of Schools (CARS) is the system used to annually evaluate and accredit its schools based on Academic, Financial, and Organizational Performance Frameworks.
Washington State Board of Education Annual Report on Charter Schools: 2016-17
ReportsWashington State Board of Education01 Dec, 2017
This annual report by the Washington State Board of Education provides an overview of charter school performance in the state, along with key policy recommendations.
Chicago’s Charter High Schools: Organizational Features, Enrollment, School Transfers, and Student Performance
Reports14 Nov, 2017
The study found that, on average, charter high schools in Chicago look similar to non-charter schools on some dimensions of organizational capacity and some measures of student performance… Read more
Operational Performance Framework and Guidelines
ToolkitsArizona State Board for Charter Schools10 Oct, 2017
In October 2014, the Board adopted its Operational Performance Framework and Guidance (“operational framework”). The purpose of the operational framework is to communicate the Board’s… Read more
Charter School Performance in New York
Reports04 Oct, 2017
The New York City report provides an in-depth examination of the results for charter schools in New York City from 2011-12 to 2015-16.
“The results of our latest analysis show that on… Read more
Charter School Performance in Texas
Reports02 Aug, 2017
This report finds that on average, students in Texas public charter schools experience stronger growth annually in reading and math. It provides views of Texas charter school performance… Read more
Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: Participation and Student Outcomes
PublicationStéphane Lavertu and Deven Carlson06 Jun, 2017
The Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: Participation and Student Outcomes publication from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute is a first of its kind analysis conducted by Ohio State… Read more
Portrait of the Movement
ReportsCalifornia Charter Schools Association01 Apr, 2017
CCSA’s fifth Portrait of the Movement report reveals California’s charter public schools are successfully striving towards full implementation of Common Core, and continue to outperform… Read more