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Schools Without Diversity: Education Management Organizations, Charter Schools, and the Demographic Stratification of the American School System [PDF]
, 2010 This report, which is a comprehensive examination of enrollment patterns in charter schools operated by Education Management organizations (EMOs), finds that charter schools run by EMOs are segregated by race, family income, disabilities and English ...
Gary Miron
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Understanding the paradox of primary teacher shortage in low‐income countries: Insights from Malawi
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Malawi faces a persistent and chronic teacher shortage, particularly at the primary school level, with much of the challenge attributed to teacher supply constraints. While the causes of teacher shortages are known to be complex and context‐dependent, there remains a lack of in‐depth, country‐specific research to guide effective policies ...
Peter Mtika, Edward M. Sosu
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Teacher Attrition in Charter Schools [PDF]
, 2007 This study focuses on the reasons why teachers are leaving charter schools. It is based on analyses of data collected in surveys of charter school employees from around the country from 1997-2006.
Brooks Applegate, Gary Miron
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Understanding exam access arrangements in practice: Challenges and opportunities
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Secondary students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) often face challenges with academic tasks, particularly with high‐stakes examinations. Exam access arrangements (EAA) are provided as reasonable adjustments to reduce disadvantage for students with SpLD.
Catherine Antalek +2 more
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Teacher community in elementary charter schools.
Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2007 The organizational context of charter schools may facilitate the formation of a strong teacher community. In particular, a focused school mission and increased control over teacher hiring may lead to stronger teacher professional communities.
Marisa Cannata
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An Exploratory Analysis of U.S. Academically Intensive Charter Schools (AICS)
Education SciencesConsiderable amounts of research have discussed “No Excuses” charter schools preparing traditionally disadvantaged students for higher education. Yet, no scholarly work has identified or investigated U.S.
Robert Maranto +2 more
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Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2017 While charter schools are among the most prevalent public-private partnerships in the education sector, they are frequently only assessed by measuring outputs such as enrollment and test scores.
D. Brent Edwards Jr. +2 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the challenges and opportunities surrounding the recruitment and retention of minority ethnic teachers in England. Drawing on interview data from 33 teachers and school leaders of diverse ethnic backgrounds, it investigates whether racialised barriers identified in earlier research have shifted in the current context of ...
Antonina Tereshchenko +5 more
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An Analysis of the Impact of Charter Schools on Desegregation Efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas [PDF]
, 2009 The aim of this report is to address the challenge by the Little Rock School District (LRSD) that open-enrollment charter schools in Pulaski County (PC) are impeding the efforts of the three PC school districts (Little Rock, North Little Rock (NLRSD ...
Jensen, Nathan C., Ritter, Gary W.
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Are low-performing students more likely to exit charter schools? Evidence from New York City and Denver, Colorado [PDF]
, 2017 A common criticism of charter schools is that they systematically remove or “counsel out” their lowest performing students. However, relatively little is currently known about whether low-performing students are in fact more likely to exit charter ...
Carpenter, Dick M. +2 more
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