The authors consider the effect of the opening of charter schools in Chicago on their neighborhoods and whether they have the same «social capital» effects, but these schools are too various, and the time since their opening generally too short, for any clear conclusion to be drawn. (educationnext.org)
The opening of a charter school leads to small reductions in enrollment at nearby district schools, but does not change the percentage of students from underrepresented minority groups, special education students, or LEP students. (educationnext.org)
It's easiest to see this in the «sturm und drang» surrounding the opening of charter schools outside of our urban centers. (edchoice.org)