61. Lady Liberty Academy Charter School A K-8 public charter school. Mission, values, announcements, and admissions details. http://www.ladylibertyacademycs.org

62. MAINE ASSOCIATION FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS Organized and run by teachers, parents, and community members. Includes information on legislation relating to charter schools. http://www.mainecharterschools.org/

ABC's of Charter Maine's Need Legislation Get Involved! ... DATA on Public Opinion of Charter Schools ~ Election Watch Do your candidates support public charter schools? Ask them! Assess their understand - or misunderstanding! Refer them to MACS if they wish to become more informed! MACS will be at the Alternative Education Conference Friday, Nov. 5 Augusta Civic Center Join Us! Charter Schools are now on the Big Silver Screen: "Waiting for Superman" Now Playing! Click on Theater for Show times: Portland Nickelodeon Theater Waterville Railroad Cinema - Oct 9 to Nov 4 Coming soon to a theater near you - stay tuned! Click here to learn more from the film's official website "The Lottery" Click here to learn more from the film's official website I n the Press: Editorial - Portland Press Herald , Sept. 22 After decades of school reform, not much has changed. OP Ed - The Maine Campus, - Sept. 23

63. HSLDA | Charter Schools Issue Center Charter Schools What is a Charter School? A charter school is “a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a contract or charter with http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/Issues/C/CharterSchools.asp

Quick Menu Clicks 4 Homeschooling Getting Started In Your State High School - ... Joining HSLDA HSLDA Members Members Site Renew Online Contact Your Staff Updated: March 11, 2010 Charter Schools What is a Charter School? Although in some ways, charter schools operate similarly to private schools, they are still public schools because they are funded by taxpayer dollars (including both state and federal funds). There are two types of charter schools: These charter schools are built and maintained like traditional public schools. Since the first two charter schools opened in Minnesota in 1991, the number has steadily grown to reach 5,000 in 2009. Over 1.5 million students are now enrolled in such schools. 2) Virtual: These are the online counterparts to traditional charter schools. Like brick-and-mortar schools, these programs vary from state to state, but they all provide courses online and access to computers and licensed teachers. (It should be noted that while virtual charter schools and virtual public schools often offer similar programs, they are distinct from one another.) As of 2008, 185 virtual charter schools existed in 25 states.

64. Springwaterschool.com - Home A K-5 charter school that uses the sciences throughout the academic core curriculum. http://www.springwaterschool.com

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65. Flypaper: Education Reform Ideas That Stick, From The Thomas B. Fordham Institut Charter schools “were a punching bag ” at a recent “education forum” in Brooklyn. “Charter schools are all about money,” said one parent in attendance. http://www.edexcellence.net/flypaper/index.php/tag/charter-schools/

66. The Ranches Academy A K-6 public charter school enrolling students from within the State of Utah, especially relevant for residents of Utah County. http://www.theranchesacademy.com

ABOUT US STUDENT LIFE PARENTS CONTACT US ... ENROLLMENT THE RANCHES ACADEMY is a free public charter school located in The Ranches community of Eagle Mountain, Utah. We provide a rich academic experience for students at all levels of learning and work to create an environment where students have the opportunity to reach their highest potential. UPCOMING EVENTS November 11th Veterans Day Flag Assembly at 2:00 p.m. November 19th - Noon Dismissal A.M. Kindergarten attends November 23rd - Noon Dismissal Both Kindergarten classes attend from 10 a.m. - noon No School November 24th - 26th Thanksgiving Break © 2010 The Ranches Academy.  Design by Hansen Creative . Programming by ShoqWave Multimedia

67. Fast Facts Nationally, more than half of charter schools (55 percent) were located in cities in 2007–08, with 22 percent in suburban areas, 8 percent in towns, and 15 percent in rural areas http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=30

68. Pinnacle Canyon Academy A public Charter School. Includes information on the school and charter schools in general. http://pinnacle.ut.schoolwebpages.com/

69. Colorado Charter Schools Introduction Location. Schools of Choice 201 East Colfax Avenue Suite 300 Denver, CO 802031799 Fax 303.866.4739 http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdechart/chintro.htm

The Colorado Department of Education Offices Staff Contacts Colorado.gov Colorado Charter Schools CDE Home SchoolVIEW For Educators For Administrators ... Contact Us Location Schools of Choice 201 East Colfax Avenue Suite 300 Denver, CO 80203-1799 Fax: 303.866.4739 Search Within This Site Colorado Charter Schools Introduction This information is taken from the Colorado Charter School Handbook. You can access the complete handbook by clicking the link below. Complete Colorado Charter School Handbook What Is a Charter School? A charter school in Colorado is a public school operated by a group of parents, teachers and/or community members as a semi-autonomous school of choice within a school district, operating under a contract or "charter" contract between the members of the charter school community and the local board of education. In a charter school, each student, parent and teacher chooses to be there. The "charter," as defined in the Charter Schools Act (Sections 22-30.5-101et. seq. C.R.S.), spells out the school goals, standards, education design, governance and operations. The degree of autonomy to be exercised by the charter school on such issues as personnel, curriculum and facilities is negotiated between the charter applicants and the local school district and reflected in the charter. School-centered governance, autonomy, and a clear design for how and what students will learn are the essential characteristics of a charter school.

70. Minnesota Transitions Charter Schools | Minneapolis MN K-12 Public charter schools for K-12, including arts high school, technology high school, online learning for K-10, distance learning option and independent study for older students. http://www.mtcs.org/

Main Students Photo Gallery Bus Routes ... Minnesota Transitions Charter Schools Minneapolis MN K-12 Schools Minnesota Transitions Schools offers the chance for parents to choose the best education possible for their family. Special education services are provided wherever needed, in each one of our programs! MTS offers a learning environment emphasizing small classes in a small school as well as strong career training, and academic preparation. We offer the latest technology available to your student’s education. Please feel free to browse around our site. To obtain more information, please call MTS at 612-722-9013 or contact us here Latest News Quadratic Formula Teachers: Not as Smart as you Think Upcoming Events Leadership Lab Check back for more events soon! Quick Reference Apply Online School Calendar School Locations Contact Us Other MTS Links EDU Film Fest International Experience-USA IQity Learning Suite Family/Student Skyward Access ... CaDan Web tb_pathToImage = "http://www.mtcs.org/wp-includes/js/thickbox/loadingAnimation.gif";tb_closeImage = "http://www.mtcs.org/wp-includes/js/thickbox/tb-close.png";

71. Massachusetts Charter Public School Association Boston Public Charter Schools Launch Recruiting Drive Aimed at Attracting More NonEnglish Speaking Students. Read More. Boston Globe Group Lambastes Mass. Curbs on Charter Schools http://www.masscharterschools.org/

MCPSA Home About Charters Board Practices Job Listings About MCPSA ... Website Map Massachusetts Charter Public School Association Our mission is to serve, support, and advocate for Massachusetts charter public schools as they strive to achieve the goals of their charters The Latest Boston Globe: Charter Students Double in a Decade Read More N.E. Cable News: Story on Waiting for Superman documentary films, highlights Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Read More ... Read More Independent Research Out of the Debate and Into the Schools: Comparing Practices and Strategies in Traditional, Pilot and Charter Schools in the City of Boston. Follow-up report to Informing the Debate: Comparing Boston's Charter, Pilot and Traditional Schools. Prepared for The Boston Foundation by the American Institues of Research. Innovations In Education: Supporting Charter School Excellence Through Quality Authorizing US DOE report on best practices of charter school authorizers highlights Massachusetts. The New York City Charter Schools Evaluation Project, led by Caroline M. Hoxby, National Bureau of Economic Research and Stanford University. Informing the Debate: Comparing Boston's Charter, Pilot and Traditional Schools

72. Delaware Charter Schools Network - Home Association of charter schools authorized by the state legislature in 1996. Lists each school with contacts, web link, and description of course offerings. http://www.decharternetwork.org/

Home About us What is a public charter school? Public charter schools in Delaware ... Events Celebrate all that's great at charter schools in the First State! Get Active! Check out�legislative candidates' responses to charter schools issues Do you know how candidate's feel about charter schools?� To see which candidates �have responded to the Network's survey�connect to "Take Action" above and link to�"Update" �to see how the candidates' responded to charter school issues.� Did you know? More than 3,000 children are on waiting lists for Delaware charter schools! **Most Delaware charter schools have wait lists for entering grades (such as kindergarten and 9th grade).� **Some Delaware charter schools could double the size of their entering grade and still not serve all families on the wait list for that grade Some Delaware charter schools could double in size of all grades and still not serve all the families on their waiting lists. Don't�miss�"The Lottery", a stirring film about four famiiles quest for a seat in one�of New York City's top charter schools.� "The Lottery" is being screened throughout Delaware and admission is free. Showings in October are:�� 10/13 - Kirkwood Library, 6000 Kirkwood Hwy6:15pm����� 10/

73. Alaska Department Of Education And Early Development - Charter Schools Welcome to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development http://www.eed.state.ak.us/Alaskan_Schools/Charter/

74. MOT Charter School - MOT Charter School - Middletown, Delaware Charter School located in Middletown, Delaware. http://www.motcharter.com/

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75. Closing The Achievement Gap . Charter School FAQ | PBS Why are charter schools so popular? How do charter schools differ from traditional district public schools? Who can start a charter school? Do charter schools have admission http://www.pbs.org/closingtheachievementgap/faq.html

document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + (document.location.protocol == "https:" ? "https://sb" : "http://b") + ".scorecardresearch.com/beacon.js' %3E%3C/script%3E")); What is a charter school? Why are charter schools so popular? How do charter schools differ from traditional district public schools? Who can start a charter school? ... Back to top Proponents believe charter schools provide better opportunities for child-centered education and more educational choices for their children. Operators have the opportunity and the incentive to create schools that provide new and better services to students. And charters, bound by the high standards they have set for themselves, inspire the rest of the system to work harder and be more responsive to the needs of the children. Back to top Charter schools operate from 3 basic principles: Accountability: Charter schools are held accountable for how well they educate children in a safe and responsible environment, not for compliance with district and state regulations. They are judged on how well they meet the student achievement goals established by their charter, and how well they manage the fiscal and operational responsibilities entrusted to them. Charter schools must operate lawfully and responsibly, with the highest regard for equity and excellence. If they fail to deliver, they are closed. Choice: Parents, teachers, community groups, organizations, or individuals interested in creating a additional educational opportunities for children can start charter schools. Local and state school boards, colleges and universities, and other community agencies can sponsor them. Students choose to attend, and teachers choose to teach at charter schools.

76. Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to charter school developers, operators, charter-granting agencies, and policy makers in California, nationally, and internationally. http://www.cacharterschools.org/

home support contact NEWS FEED: Login Email Address Password Become a Trial User: Click Here Charter Currents Thursday, November 11, 2010 State Board Moves Three Sets of Charter Regulations, Calls for Study of Regulation of Nonclassroom-Based Instruction By Eric Premack , Charter Schools Development Center Posted on 11/11/2010 For more, click the "Nonclassroom-Based Schools" link under the "Resources" tab. Charter Currents Thursday, November 4, 2010 By Eric Premack , Charter Schools Development Center Posted on 11/04/2010 For more, click the "Law & Policy" link under the "Resources" tab. Charter Currents Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Reminder: PCSGP Webinar Tomorrow, Nov. 4 By Charter Schools Development Center Posted on 11/03/2010 SACRAMENTO - The California Department of Education will be holding an optional informational webinar regarding the 2010-2015 Public Charter Schools Grant Program (PCSGP) at 10:00AM on Thursday, November 4, 2010... For more, click the "School Planning & Startup" link under the "Resources" tab. Charter Currents Wednesday, October 13, 2010

77. Insideschools.org Charter schools receive public funds but are not run by the city’s Department of Education. They may be started by any community resident, including parents, teachers, or http://insideschools.org/index12.php?s=1&a=75

78. Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School Tuition free, college preparatory charter school. Offers newsletters, events, calendar, discipline rules, and daily schedule. http://www.bascs.org/

79. National Charter Schools Articles, National Charter Schools News - Examiner.com Read the latest National Charter Schools news and view National Charter Schools pictures from our team of local insiders. http://www.examiner.com/charter-schools-in-national

Skip to main content Examiner.com National Change city Search Log in Home Entertainment Animation ... Republican You are here: National Charter Schools National Charter Schools Winning this election in favor of school choice The 2009 elections yielded a Board of Education filled with school choice supporters for Douglas... Karin Piper Charter Schools Examiner Most expensive public school in the country: a $578 M poke in the eye Karin Piper August 23, 2010 1 Comment Tags: school building school districts Would closing charter schools drive up overall quality? Karin Piper June 14, 2010 Tags: Charter Schools Newsweek school closings Should young readers benefit from multiple reading programs? ... Karin Piper June 13, 2010 2 Comments Tags: reading summer school Your classroom can have enough suppliesnow Karin Piper May 19, 2010 3 Comments Tags: class wish Resources teachers Karin Piper May 03, 2010 7 Comments Tags: Education summer brain drain Summer break Not enough autonomy for charter schools ... Karin Piper April 29, 2010 1 Comment Tags: Charter Schools thomas b fordham institute Forget Dancing With The Stars: now you can vote in Top High School Commencement Challenge Karin Piper April 26, 2010 2 Comments Tags: Arne Duncan Charter Schools Obama Race to the Top ... Karin Piper April 21, 2010

80. ArtSpace Charter School For Arts Integrated Education A tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-8 and featuring an arts-integrated curriculum. Includes events, news, directions. http://www.artspacecharter.org

AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0','width','360','height','130','src','slides/homeslide','quality','low','pluginspage','http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash','movie','slides/homeslide' ); //end AC code Something Exciting is Happening... The 2010-2011 school year marks the 10th year the Artspace Charter School has been open! There's something wonderful happening in Western North Carolina. You've seen the joy that children experience during true learning; it happens every day at ArtSpace. The vital skills of life are universal. What we learn with excitement and passion stays with us for a lifetime. That's the secret of ArtSpace. Arts-Integrated education naturally harnesses the joy of discovery and creation to give students the language, mathematical and thinking skills for a rich and successful life. Students not only learn at ArtSpace, they learn through doing. Their academic lives are marked with the milestones of their own creation. Each step of the way, children can point to the results of their learning. Abstract concepts leave tangible results at ArtSpace, and that creates exceptional human beings. Isn't that what education is supposed to do? Isn't that what we've always wanted but rarely achieved?

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