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Charter Schools versus Public Schools

Charter Schools versus Public Schools. Choice Accountability Freedom. Charter Schools: Serving the Community. Jessica Reid Kristina Bolton Stephen Dashef Bruno Werneck Kalei Sabaratnam. Emergence of Charter Schools. 1990s- Most significant solution to public education reform

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Charter Schools versus Public Schools

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  1. Charter Schools versus Public Schools • Choice • Accountability • Freedom

  2. Charter Schools:Serving the Community Jessica Reid Kristina Bolton Stephen Dashef Bruno Werneck Kalei Sabaratnam

  3. Emergence of Charter Schools • 1990s- Most significant solution to public education reform • By 1998 34 states and D.C. more than 1,100 charter schools educating 250,000. • In 2007 3,940 taught over 1 million students • Majority of these charter schools are in urban communities helping low-income students perform to their fullest potential.

  4. Economic Profile of Springfield Public School Students in 2004

  5. Percentages of Springfield 4th Graders Unable to Demonstrate Proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematicsas of 2003

  6. Holyoke Community Charter School • Intensive testing four days a week • Bilingual education

  7. Renaissance School • 100% of the students go to college • Expeditionary Learning

  8. Martin Luther King Charter School • Partnership Agreement • Community Service Learning Component • Social-Emotional learning

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  10. Suggestions for Springfield A 'pipeline' approach High Expectations More time to learn Language development courses Excellent teachers Strong administration Parental involvement Community Support In School Medical & Psychological services Sharing what works with other schools Seeking business & foundational funding Teaching the "whole child"

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