Case Studies

Preparation for Replication: Case Study of AECI

Case Study 20 Mar, 2020

More than 4,000 charter schools around the country operate as independent, “mom and pop” schools without the supports of charter management organizations (CMOs).1 These standalone… Read More

Opening and Expanding Charter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Policy Maker State Education Agency

Charter School Turnaround at University Preparatory Schools

Case Study 26 Sep, 2018

“College starts in kindergarten.” That is the motto of University Preparatory Schools (University Prep) public charter school network in Denver, CO, where scholars in grades K-5… Read More

Turn-around Charter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations

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Washington Leadership Academy

Case Study 03 May, 2018

Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) is a technology-focused public charter high school serving students throughout the District of Columbia. WLA’s mission is, “To prepare… Read More

Charter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Educators State Education Agency

Deep Community Engagement at the Native American Community Academy (NACA)

Case Study 15 Feb, 2018

Students who attend the Native American Community Academy (NACA) demonstrate academic… Read More

Positive Models and Practices School Community Development Replication School Culture Charter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Educators

Cornville Regional Charter School: Personalized Learning

Case Study 31 May, 2017

This case study features Cornville Regional Charter School (CRCS) and its learner-centric personalized learning methodology. Founded in 2012, CRCS is a charter program located… Read More

Increasing Achievement Innovative Instruction Charter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Educators