The data shows fourth - graders attending charter schools performing about half a year behind students in other public schools in both reading and math. (wacharterschools.org)
And, just as important, we aren't able to have as much teacher collaboration at all grade levels as other public schools housed in the same building. (necharters.org)
And like other public schools engaged in major school reform, their approaches to education often vary dramatically from one another. (educationworld.com)