Twelve studies find that overall gains in charter schools are larger than other public schools; four find charter schools? gains higher in certain significant categories of schools; six find comparable gains; and, four find that charter schools? overall gains lagged behind traditional schools.
Source: Charter School Achievement: What We Know, July 2005 Update
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http://www.mccpse.org/oppoelt.html
The public is invited to free full-day study tours at high-performing public charter schools in Massachusetts. The study tours focus on how the schools use extended learning time to support academics, provide enrichment, and drive instructional improvement. The events include a school tour, classroom observation, dialogue with staff and partners, a workshop on a key practice of the school, and action planning. Attendees also receive a recent research document on expanded learning time. Study tours are offered this fall at Boston Preparatory Charter Public
School, October 20; Codman Academy Charter Public School, November 12; and KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, November 13. To register and for more information, visit http://www.mccpse.org/.
Date: 2009
Source: Massachusetts Center for Charter Public School Excellence
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