Charter school operations and performance : evidence from California / / Ron Zimmer ... [et al.] ; prepared for the California Legislative Analyst's Office.

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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Year of Publication:2003
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (313 p.)
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  • At bottom of t.p.: Rand Education.
  • "MR-1700-EDU"--P. [4] of cover.
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Summary: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?
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-280).
ISBN:0833034146
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Ron Zimmer ... [et al.] ; prepared for the California Legislative Analyst's Office.