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Charter Operators Face Challenges in 'Scaling Up'
Charter-management organizations say the pace of their efforts is being determined largely by how rapidly they can develop and hire strong leaders and acquire physical space, and by the level of government support.
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Spotlight on Charter School Leadership

Successful charter schools come in many flavors, but many are especially concerned with developing effective leadership. This Spotlight examines the ways schools cultivate new leaders and the many strengths and skills those leaders must draw upon.

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Leading for Learning
The fifth annual report, funded by The Wallace Foundation, examines the leadership challenges facing the nation's rapidly growing charter school sector.

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Ga. House Rejects Charter Schools Amendment
February 8, 2012 - AP
In This Vision of Education's Future, Games Hold the Key
ChicagoQuest embraces a vision of schooling that puts children in control of team projects immersed in the world of digital information, social networks, and games.
February 8, 2012 - Digital Directions
More Than 1,500 Rally for Ga. School Choice
January 25, 2012 - AP
Ga. Lawmakers File Charter School Amendment
January 25, 2012 - AP
Mixed Results Seen for Charter Networks
Half the charter school networks in a study significantly improved their students' high school graduation rates—and half did not.
January 17, 2012 - Education Week
N.J. Gov. Christie Signs Urban Private School Bill
January 12, 2012 - AP
With Cyber Charter Competition, School Districts Start to Advertise
As online charter school enrollment continues to grow, public school districts across the region and state are facing competition.
December 19, 2011 - McClatchy-Tribune
Florida Charter Schools: Big Money, Little Oversight
What started as an educational movement has turned into one of the region’s fastest-growing industries, backed by real-estate developers and promoted by politicians.
December 12, 2011 - McClatchy-Tribune
Gates Initiative Generates District-Charter Compact in Chicago
The agreement would give charter schools easier access to facilities and a likely increase in per-pupil funding, but make them subject to some of the same testing and accountability standards as traditional schools.
December 7, 2011 - Education Week
Broad Launches New Prize for Urban Charters
The new $250,000 prize will single out charter networks with a track record of academic success.
November 8, 2011 - Education Week

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