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Charter Schools Development Center Tom Watkins founded michigan s first charter school, served as Director of the performance standards and assessment, and vouchers, the charter school http://www.cacharterschools.org/chartrandtab.html
Extractions: Home Charter School Resources Starting a Charter School UW/RAND Report Thanks to the UW/RAND Program on Reinventing Public Education for sharing this document. Funding for this report was provided by the Boeing Company and the Exxon Educational Foundation. Table of Contents 1. Introduction....................................................................................................................2
Employer-Linked Charter School Initiative - OverView INTERMEDIATE school DISTRICT SPONSORSHIP OF charter ACADEMIES is knowledgeableabout industry standards as they simultaneously work to obtain michigan http://www.cew.wisc.edu/charterSchools/TEC2practice.asp
Extractions: SUMMARY Clair County Intermediate School District (ISD) has sponsored the establishment of six charter schools in order to gain employer involvement in school governance. Four of the six academies, in turn, purchase administrative and professional services from the ISD in order to take advantage of its expertise in these areas. Reasons for Practice The primary reasons for the St. Clair ISD's sponsorship of charter academies were to: (1) involve major local employers in an unprecedented and meaningful way as board members of the academies, and (2) utilize instructional staff who had worked in industry and who were knowledgeable about the skills needed for employment in major local businesses. The purchased service agreement has been in place since the ISD first sponsored the Plastics Manufacturing Technology Academy in 1996. Since that time, the same compact has been used by the three other academies chartered by the ISD (the Health Careers, Hospitality, and Information Technology academies).
Extractions: News release Fact sheet Jump to: Table of Contents Introduction and Summary This book's table of contents and introduction also available in PDF format Listen to a March 30 national news conference call with the authors Table of contents Introduction and summary Chapter 1. The reaction to the AFT's report on charter school scores
Extractions: AFT STUDY REVEALS CHARTER SCHOOLS NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS LAS VEGAS Based on its findings, the AFT report concluded that policymakers should not expand charter school activities until more convincing evidence of their effectiveness or viability is presented. In too many instances, charter schools are a distraction to meaningful reform rather than a model for effective change, Feldman noted. Do Charter Schools Measure Up? The Charter School Experiment After 10 Years , studied the decade-long charter school movement. Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are operated by community-based groups, private business, or groups of educators and parents. The charter schools generally are freer from public school rules and regulations and often are held less accountable for student achievement than other public schools. Former AFT president Albert Shanker first proposed the idea of charter schools in 1988, describing them as laboratories of innovation where new curriculum or teaching strategies could be developed without burdensome red tape. Shanker saw charter schools as a tool to improve instruction, student learning and raise achievement levels.
Washington Charter School Resource Center based on educational reasons high academic standards, small class size, In michigan, charter schools showed greater gains than the statewide http://www.wacharterschools.org/learn/reasons.htm
Extractions: Sign Up for Our Newsletter Learn > Reasons to Support Charter Schools Reasons to Support Charter Schools Our Current Public School System is Failing Too Many Children Our Current Public School System Is Failing Too Many Children One-third of all students and one-half of all African-American and Latino students who enter our public school system do not graduate with their entering class. It's time to try some new approaches to education. published by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. [Return to Top] Charter public schools are open to all children and are tuition-free. Like traditional public schools, charter public schools cannot discriminate in their admissions or operations based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disabling condition, proficiency in the English language, or athletic ability. They are often designed to serve low-income and/or at-risk students who are falling through the cracks of the traditional public school system.
Charter School Info charter schools are public schools, open and free to all michigan children. charter public schools are setting new standards in this arena. http://www.summit-academy.com/District/extras/charter_schools.htm
Extractions: Charter schools 101 Learn as much as you can about Charter schools, also known as Public school Academies Charter schools are independent public schools made possible by a 1993 Michigan law. It empowers local and intermediate school districts, community colleges and state universities to sign charters authorizing the schools. These contracts govern areas such as educational goals, curriculum standards, assessment measures, governance and financing. Teams of education professionals, parents and often community or business leaders create the schools. They have flexibility in shaping the school and its programs, pulling ideas from experts worldwide. While just six new charter public schools opened this fall, enrollments continued to escalate, climbing 13 percent to 66,451 students.
Extractions: CERAI-00-07 Response to The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation Report "The State Of State Standards" By Gerald W. Bracey January 2000 In 1997 and 1998, The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, under the direction of its president, former assistant secretary of education Chester E. Finn, Jr., issued reports evaluating the quality of the educational standards adopted by various states. In January, 2000, the Foundation updated these evaluations, declaring that the states were inching towards better standards. In the Foundations new report, each state is given a letter grade of A to F for each of the five areas evaluated English, mathematics, history, geography and science. Only five states make the reports honor roll, while 42 are rated negatively. The problem with the evaluations is a simple one: the states rankings for quality of standards are inverse to their performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). That is, the same states that have done the best job in the eyes of the Fordham reports authors in implementing high standards have shown the poorest performance on widely accepted national tests for student achievement, and vice versa. These states have also performed poorly when compared to other nations.
NYSUT - Charter School Update Do All charter Schools Meet State Achievement standards? Two charters forschools in michigan were revoked when the applicants failed to raise the http://www.nysut.org/research/bulletins/979809charter.html
Extractions: December 1997 The District of Columbia and 27 states have enacted charter school legislation. Approximately 500 charter schools are in operation. Several charters have been revoked due to financial mismanagement. Recent reports reflect: Three charter school bills have been introduced in the New York State legislature. Current reform vehicles in New York State include CR100.11, Variances, and 21st Century School Legislation.
NCSI Learning Resources It covers various aspects of michigans accounting standards for governmentalentities Principles and standards for Quality charter school Authorizing http://www.nationalcharterschools.org/resource_listing.php?id=6
Quality Counts 2004: Count Me In: Michigan standards and Accountability While michigan has adopted standards in the coresubjects, the state has a strong charter school law, helping its grade. http://counts.edweek.org/sreports/qc04/state.cfm?slug=17mi.h23
Charter School Accountability Update -- December 2002 michigan charter school Students Perform Well on State Tests Idahos charterschools Receive Grant to Establish Classroom standards http://www.charterfriends.org/cfi-accountability-dec02.html
Extractions: Michelle Godard McNiff, Accountability Consultant Inside this edition of CFNNs Accountability Update NEW CFNN WEB RESOURCES ON NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE NEWS Charter Schools to Participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress Michigan Charter School Students Perform Well on State Tests California Charter Schools Begin New Accreditation Program Good News from Georgia ... Waiting Lists Increasing in Nations Charter Schools OTHER ACCOUNTABILITY NEWS Chicago Public Schools Implement New Accountability Plan Arizona Schools Receive Achievement Profiles New Research Finds Schoolwide Reform Improves Student Achievement New State-by-State Performance Report Card Released ACCOUNTABILITY RESOURCES Next-Generation Accountability Model Profiles Available Two New NCLB Resources Available from U.S. Department of Education
Charter School Accountability Update -- July 2002 Does it allow schools flexibility in how they meet standards? October 2425,Dearborn, MI michigan charter Schools Conference sponsored by the michigan http://www.charterfriends.org/cfi-accountability-july02.html
Extractions: Michelle Godard McNiff, Accountability Consultant In this issue CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE NEWS STATE ASSOCIATIONS ADDRESS CHARTER ACCOUNTABILITY NEEDS: AN UPDATE AUTONOMY FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN MASSACHUSETTS AND TEXAS ... UPCOMING CHARTER EVALUATIONS FROM WESTERN MICHIGAN U CENTER OTHER ACCOUNTABILITY NEWS DEBATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUINTABILITY PROGRAMS STATE ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS RANKED ACCOUNTABILITY RULED A CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY STATES EAGER FOR ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) ADVICE ACCOUNTABILITY RESOURCES UPCOMING CONFERENCES OF INTEREST NEW BOOK ON SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY ACCOUINTABILITY AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INNOVATIONS IN STATE TESTING PROGRAMS ... INTRODUCING THE CHARTER FRIENDS ACCOUNTABILITY INITIATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE NEWS STATE ASSOCIATIONS ADDRESS CHARTER ACCOUNTABILITY NEEDS: AN UPDATE State charter school associations in California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, and Oregon continue to make progress on developing charter school accountability programs under a grant awarded late last year by the U.S. Department of Education. The Colorado League of Charter Schools is spearheading this project and providing their existing program as a model the other four states can start with as they tailor their accountability programs to their states' unique charter school needs.
School Of Education, University Of Michigan Flint A Guide to Selected michigan standards, Laws, Regulations, and Policies For Our resulting system of public schools (including public charter schools) is http://www.umflint.edu/departments/edu/michigan.php
Extractions: A Guide to Selected Michigan Standards, Laws, Regulations, and Policies For Teachers Introduction As you may already know, our United States Constitution makes no reference to the education of its citizens, young or old. Accordingly, the responsibility for the establishment and regulation of schooling in America falls upon the Legislature in each individual state. In Michigan, our state constitution mandates that schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. (M.C.L. 8.1) Our resulting system of public schools (including public charter schools) is regulated by a series of important laws enacted over the years by the Michigan Legislature and known today as the Revised School Code (RSC). The Revised School Code establishes the fundamental structure for public schooling in our state. It also has created a State Board of Education, which is empowered by the Legislature to provide leadership and general supervision over all public education In doing so, the State Board establishes specific regulations and rules for our public schools, consistent with state law. Today, many of the procedures followed by Michigan public schools have been established in order to comply with State Board of Education regulations and rules.
Michigan School Cuts Highlight Financial Meltdown Facing US States With Proposal A, the state codified its charter schools law. They want todestroy the living standards of school workers, increase inequality in public http://www.wsws.org/articles/2004/dec2004/mich-d17.shtml
Extractions: 17 December 2004 Use this version to print Send this link by email Email the author A lagging state economy, high unemployment and the loss of thousands of industrial jobs, along with over a decade of state property and corporate tax cuts, have led to chronically anemic tax receipts in industrial heartland states like Michigan. According to a recent report from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a liberal Washington think tank, at least 22 states now project shortfalls averaging six to seven and a half percent of their total general fund revenue for the upcoming (2006) fiscal year. The combined deficit adds up to approximately $25 billion to $30 billion, with even more states expected to report deficits in the coming weeks. They point out that deficits of this magnitude have plagued states since the downturn in the US economy in 2001. Michigan and most other states require a balanced budget, and in the current anti-tax climate this invariably leads to cuts in vital programs and services. The Midwestern states of Ohio, Minnesota, Indiana, and Wisconsin and Michigan are expected to have deficits of over $500 million in the 2006 fiscal year. The projected deficit in Ohio could go as high as $2 billion. New York and New Jersey face deficits of 14 to 15 percent of their general fund, totaling between $3 and $6 billion.
Charter School Database Private companies that run most of michigan s charter schools don t always Often, fewer of their students meet state standards on elementary and middle http://info.detnews.com/charterschools2003/
Extractions: Comment on this Story Email this story Charter Schools Private companies that run most of Michigan's charter schools don't always deliver on their promise of a better education for students. Often, fewer of their students meet state standards on elementary and middle school exams than their counterparts in traditional public schools. Sources: Michigan Department of Treasury, Michigan Department of Education, Detroit News research Read the special report in Schools Michigan charter schools Abney Academy Academic Transitional Academy Academy for Business Academy for Plastics Academy of Det-West Academy of Flint Academy of Inkster Academy of Lathrup Village Academy of Michigan Academy of Oak Park Academy of Southfield Academy of Waterford Academy-Westland Aisha Shule Allen Academy Ann Arbor Learning Arbor Academy Arts and Sciences B. Harbor Charter Bahweting Bay County PSA Bay-Arenac Comm HS BC Learning Center Beacon Academy Benjamin Carson Black River Blue Water Bradford Academy Bruce Academy Burton Glen Canton Capitol Area Acad Carver Academy Casa Richard Casman Academy Center Academy Center for Literacy Central Academy Cesar Chavez Chandler Park Chandler Woods Charlotte Forten Charyl Stockwell Academy Chatfield Cherry Hill School Cole Academy Colin Powell Commonwealth Concord - Petoskey Concord-Boyne Concord: Antrim Conner Creek Conner Creek East Countryside Creative Learn Acad Creative Montessori Creative Tech Cross Creek Crossroads Charter
Substandard Charters Fail 17000 Pupils - 10/26/03 While charter schools overall are less likely to meet state standards than Ten years after michigan first allowed charter schools, there s been little http://www.detnews.com/2003/schools/0310/26/a01-307295.htm
Extractions: Charter Schools in Michigan Law: Passed in 1993 Rank : 5th strongest of the nation's 40 charter laws CER Grade : A Schools Students MONEY MATTERS: A new Michigan study on charter school funding dispels the allegation that charter schools cost traditional public schools money. In fact, the study released by the Michigan Chamber Foundation, shows that Michigan charter schools are funded on an average of $1,036 less per pupil than traditional public schools. The amount is broken down to an average of $355 in operating funds and $681 in capital funding. The range is higher in places such as Ann Arbor, where the differences in operational funding, is as high as $2,000. The biggest disparity between traditional public schools and public charter spending is a staggering $3,800 in the city of Southfield. The clear conclusion is that charters save money and if traditional systems followed the example of charters, all children would benefit from the additional resources. The complete report can be found at http://www.michchamber.com
Extractions: ISSUE: In the decade since the first charter school opened, an incredibly diverse array of charter schools have opened their doors to an equally diverse mix of instructional models, students, and staff. Stories of success, failure, struggle, and achievement have surfaced in this effort to improve public education. Tracking the true measure of their success will continue well into the new millennium, but there is no doubt that the dynamic debate they ignite has already had enormous impact in the educational arena. The pros and cons of charter schools have opened a dialogue, which in itself is impacting, energizing, and informing school improvement research, policy, and practice. This Critical Issue looks at that dynamic. This Critical Issue also puts charter school development in an historic as well as legislative context, posits three ongoing themes that permeate the ongoing debate surrounding charter schools, and delineates common traits among successful charter schools. Overview Goals Action Options Pitfalls ... References OVERVIEW: During the past 20 years, segments of the American public have expressed growing dissatisfaction with public education. The belief that education is failing many of our children has led to an exhaustive array of initiatives, movements, and mandates designed to improve educational offerings. All of these initiatives have taken place within the context of the traditional public school structure operated by federal, state, and local governing bodies.
