“A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities” examines the…
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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: A Webinar for Charter Sector Stakeholders Introducing…
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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Keeping Pace With K-12 Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice
ReportsJohn Watson, Amy Murin, Lauren Vashaw, Butch Gemin, and Chris Rapp 02 Dec, 2011
This annual report, produced by a consortium, tracks the growth of the online learning movement and associated state policies. The report contains a great deal of data and policy approaches… Read more
Public Accountability for Charter Schools
ReportsBrown University's Annenberg Institute for School Reform19 Sep, 2014
A new report on charter schools from Brown University’s Annenberg Institute for School Reform (AISR) recommends changes to state charter legislation and charter authorizer standards that… Read more
The Health of the Public Charter School Movement: A State-By-State Analysis
ReportsNational Alliance for Public Charter Schools01 Oct, 2014
This report provides a helpful framework for determining the overall health of the charter school movement. We are pleased to expand our work to address the question of how states are… Read more
Teachers in the Age of Digital Instruction
ReportsBryan C. Hassel and Emily Ayscue Hassel01 Nov, 2011
Brayn C. Hassel and Emily Ayscue Hassel of Public Impact, writing for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, envision a future with fewer teachers but more instructors filling new roles. In… Read more
Using School Improvement Grant Funds to Increase Access to High-Quality Public Schools
PublicationNational Alliance for Public Charter Schools08 Sep, 2014
This policy paper outlines a set of proposals that would allow states to use School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds to open new and expand existing high-quality public charter schools. In… Read more
Over-Age, Under-Credited Students and Public Charter Schools: An Exploration of Successes, Strategies, and Opportunities for Expansion
ReportsNational Alliance for Public Charter Schools 18 Jul, 2014
Over-age and under- credited (OU) students are defined as not having the appropriate number of credits for their age and intended grade. A new report released today by the National Alliance… Read more
Board Effectiveness Quiz
PublicationThe High Bar01 Jan, 2012
This free online quiz, designed by the High Bar, a charter school board governance consulting firm, is also a self-assessment for individual board members to see their board's strengths and… Read more
Charter School Board Member Job Descriptions
PublicationThe High Bar01 Jan, 2012
These sample board member job descriptions are provided by the High Bar, a charter school board governance consulting firm. In addition to the job descriptions, scroll down to view sample… Read more
Board Committee Sample Job Descriptions
PublicationThe High Bar01 Jan, 2012
These sample board committee member job descriptions are provided by the High Bar, a charter school board governance consulting firm. Sample descriptions are provided for academic… Read more
Job Descriptions for Officers
PublicationThe High Bar01 Jan, 2012
These sample job descriptions for officers are provided by the High Bar, a charter school board governance consulting firm. Samples are available for board chair, vice chair, treasurer, and… Read more