They are essentially networks of schools managed by a leadership team; this team provides shared
academic, human capital, back - office,
operational, and financial services.49 These shared services can help alleviate some of the resource scarcity that stand - alone charters often face by providing economies of scale; can create a «home office» to provide governance and management
oversight, freeing up principals to serve as instructional leaders; and can enable rapid growth through a network model.50