Sentences with phrase «of charters»

In 2001, the number of charter schools in the country rose by 26 percent, and the following year, by 19 percent.

The dramatic expansion of charter schools in urban areas has provided families with tuition - free alternatives to district schools, making it difficult for tuition - dependent Catholic schools to compete.

Learn more about the future growth of the charter school movement.

People have to acknowledge that the church is a singing community — that singing is part of the charter of the church.

Students in the country's largest network of charter schools are learning significantly more than they otherwise would, according to a new report.

But even supporters of charter schools say the current law wouldn't change schools for the better, because it fails to give parents much power.

This is no idle question, as Republican support has been crucial to the growth and success of the charter movement over the past twenty - five years.

These less restrictive placements may be facilitated by the higher number of charter students with less severe disabilities, i.e., specific learning disabilities.

The public also deserves a more level playing field when it comes to students served by charters and the financial impact of charter expansion.

Evidence over the past five years argues that public support of charter public schools remains strong based on growth in charter school enrollment and polling data.

• Maybe most notable is the enormous variation in performance of the charter sectors of various states.

Instead, they agreed that it is in dire need of a fix that the creation of charter schools didn't necessarily solve.

In some instances, the private vendors were members of the charter boards, posing conflict - of - interest questions.

The performance of charter management organizations should be examined before and after they are allowed to take over a low - performing traditional public school.

A state must encourage educational innovation by not imposing a cap on the number of charter public schools — schools commonly organized and self - governed by teachers and parents.

Positive effects of charter schools on student achievement were found at both the middle and high school levels and across subjects.

And of course, the vast majority of charter parents do not complain.

Studies of the charter sector typically compare charters and traditional public schools at a point in time.

About five people showed up, three of whom were not supporters of the charter application.

Those draft documents described the state's oversight of charters in glowing — and sometimes inaccurate — terms.

«I was a charter school principal and a director of charter schools,» he said.

The week is dedicated to celebrating the success of our charter students, teachers and administrators while raising awareness of the increasing demands placed on our schools.

Yet studies show that quality of charters across the nation vary, with just a small percent performing better than traditional public schools.

They're operated independently under the terms of a charter instead of a traditional school district.

The more important question is how proponents of charter schools can expand the nation's support for them.

I've been involved and worked with leaders who understand the role of charters in improving educational opportunities for elementary and secondary students.

Evidence argues that the public has never been more supportive of charter schools based on growth in charter school enrollment, waiting list numbers, and polling data.

The two charters could receive different consideration in the review process because they are different types of charter schools.

In the early years of charter schools, the schools only tracked their kids into college.

Still, the episode has provided ammunition to his critics on the left, including opponents of charter schools and big money in politics.

The proliferation of charters needs to end, and those presently operating need real and effective oversight.

Families for Excellent Schools is urging officials to double down on funding of charter schools in order to close the achievement gap among poor and minority students.

We're a group of charter school supporters who decided to start a blog reflecting the voice of all the people whose lives are touched by charter schools.

The fundamental idea of charter revision was putting a strong man (or woman) in control of county government, tempered with strong legislative oversight and policy - making authority.

In his extended introduction, he invites a fresh consideration of the way we may hear and receive this text and gives something of a charter for a literary approach to it.

Many of these charters share red flags in their underlying financial practices that appear to be unsustainable; others might recover but should have heightened oversight.

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the charter school movement by showing why YOU love charter schools!

We will show that more than one - third of charter operators have net losses and that these losses have occurred over multiple years.

Half of voters felt the cap on charter schools should be increased versus 41 percent who were not in favor of charter expansion.

Many education reform advocates have not fully embraced the phrase, which is often used by critics of charter schools that promote strict, zero - tolerance discipline codes.

The great debate between advocates of charter and neighborhood schools will continue.

This is why I really oppose all forms of charter school caps.

This is an exciting time of year for thousands of charter families but we know our work is not done.

Taking stock of the current state of charters in this country, however, can be challenging.