Charter School Operations and Performance
Author | : Ron W. Zimmer |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015059107139 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Download or read book Charter School Operations and Performance written by Ron W. Zimmer and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report analyzes an array of issues pertaining to accessibility, student achievement, governance, and operation of charter schools in California. Four specific research questions were investigated: (1) What population of students attends charter schools? (2) Is student achievement higher in charter schools than in conventional public schools? (3) What oversight and support do the chartering authorities provide? (4) How do charter schools differ from their conventional public school counterparts in terms of their operation, including finances, academic achievement, and staffing?