Charter Schools
Learn more about the purposes behind and the creation of charter schools.
About Charter Schools
FAQs, myths and realities, statistics and more from the Center on Educational Reform which advocates charter schools.
FAQs, myths and realities, statistics and more from the Center on Educational Reform which advocates charter schools.
Administrators - More States Embrace Charter Schools
This Education World article includes information from the Hudson Institute survey of 5,000 charter schools.
This Education World article includes information from the Hudson Institute survey of 5,000 charter schools.
Center for Education Reform - Newsletter
An archival list of monthly newsletters which includes topics from a charter school advocate's perspective. Many other resources are at this site.
An archival list of monthly newsletters which includes topics from a charter school advocate's perspective. Many other resources are at this site.
Charting a New Course
After visiting more than 50 such schools in 10 states, Bruno Manno of the Hudson Institute makes recommendations for the D.C. district.
After visiting more than 50 such schools in 10 states, Bruno Manno of the Hudson Institute makes recommendations for the D.C. district.
Charter School Laws: Do They Measure Up?
Includes AFT recommendations that charter schools have "strong" ties to public schools.
Includes AFT recommendations that charter schools have "strong" ties to public schools.
Conclusions and Recommendations
AFT reviews current status of legislation and makes recommendations for policy makers.
AFT reviews current status of legislation and makes recommendations for policy makers.
Evaluating the Evaluations
Don't miss this discussion about the evaluation of charter school schools.
Don't miss this discussion about the evaluation of charter school schools.
Looking at Charter School Legislation: State-By State
AFT selected criteria is used to evaluate state charter school legislation.
AFT selected criteria is used to evaluate state charter school legislation.
Overview of Charter Schools
An extensive resource covering all aspects of charter schools.
An extensive resource covering all aspects of charter schools.
Public School Choice and Accountability
Includes President Clinton's strategies for charter schools.
Includes President Clinton's strategies for charter schools.
Publications from The Center for Education Reform
An assorted collection of books, reports, papers, and action packs.
An assorted collection of books, reports, papers, and action packs.
Starting and Running a Charter School
An extensive resource for planning or running a charter school.
An extensive resource for planning or running a charter school.
US Charter Schools Web Site
Overview, discussion groups, profiles, state information and contacts, and much more.
Overview, discussion groups, profiles, state information and contacts, and much more.
What We Know About Charter Schools
An AFT article discusses characteristics, programs and success of charter schools.
An AFT article discusses characteristics, programs and success of charter schools.