Charter school operations and performance evidence from California

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 ch...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Rand Education (Institute) (-)
Otros Autores: Zimmer, Ron W. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : Rand 2003.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario: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?
Notas:At bottom of t.p.: Rand Education.
"MR-1700-EDU"--P. [4] of cover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (313 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-280).
ISBN:9780833034144