Monday, November 23, 2009

charter schools

Charter Schools Might Not Be Better

Research suggests that most charter students would do just as well in a traditional public school. more >>

Close Underperforming Charter Schools, Reward Those That Work

Education Secretary Arne Duncan pushes states to reward top independents and close lousy ones. more >>

A Plan for Parents to Shut Down Schools

L.A. charter school operators launch a parent campaign to improve L.A.'s worst schools. more >>

Should All States Meet the Same Education Standards?

The debate over national standards in education has returned to Capitol Hill. more >>

Best High Schools: Top Charter Schools

These are the nation's top charter schools, according to the America's Best High Schools analysis. more >>

Sizing Up the Charter School Movement

Parents try to get their kids off the wait lists while legislators aim for more money. more >>

Report Cards for the Knowledge Is Power Program

The report results show strong gains at most schools for the 2007-2008 academic year. more >>

Here We Go

Here's the first political ad of the 2007-08 presidential cycle, from Mitt Romney, who promises "STRONG. NEW. more >>

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