Charter Schools in Texas: An Overview

NCPEA Publications. Web site: http://www.ncpeapublications.org

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Charter Schools; Educational History; School Effectiveness; Governance; School Districts; Financial Support; Educational Finance; Student Characteristics; Traditional Schools; Public Schools; Comparative Analysis; Academic Achievement; Competition; Mathematics Achievement; Reading Achievement

2155-9635

In this article we analyzed the literature regarding charter schools in the State of Texas. We specifically examined the evolution of the charter school movement in Texas. Moreover, data regarding the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of charter schools in Texas were discussed. Our overview of Texas charter schools, given their widespread presence in Texas, may be helpful to policy makers and stakeholders in other states. (Contains 8 tables and 9 footnotes.)

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2012

EJ974247