Charter School Survey Shows the Success of Innovative Education Models in the Face of a Severe 40% Funding Gap
Posted on: Monday, 28 July 2008, 12:00 CDT
WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The results of a comprehensive survey on the factors influencing charter school operations released by the Center for Education Reform (CER) provide a powerful look at the operational success of public charter schools in the face of a severe funding gap when compared to conventional public schools.
Charter schools are innovative, public schools designed by educators, parents or civic leaders that are open by choice, accountable for results, and free from most rules and regulations governing conventional public schools.
Key findings of CER's 2008 Annual Survey of America's Charter Schools include:
- Even though they are public schools and should receive the same amount of federal, state and local funds, charter schools receive nearly 40 percent less funding than other public schools.
- Despite receiving less money, charter schools are able to offer longer school days, longer school years, and innovative curricula not available in conventional public schools.
- Charter schools have grown at a rapid pace over the last ten years, but state caps and moratoriums on new schools are now impeding the necessary growth.
"This year's survey shows that charters are by their nature flexible, accountable, and efficient public schools. The results paint a clear picture of the education success realized when children, educators, and administrators are provided tools that enable them to learn, create, manage, and achieve," says CER President Jeanne Allen.
The Center for Education Reform drives the creation of better educational opportunities for all children by leading parents, policymakers and the media in boldly advocating for school choice, advancing the charter school movement, and challenging the education establishment.
The Center for Education Reform changes laws, minds and cultures to allow good schools to flourish.
An executive summary of the surveys' findings can be found at: http://www.edreform.com/.
Center for Education Reform
CONTACT: Jonathan Oglesby of Center for Education Reform,+1-301-986-8088, jonathan@edreform.com
Web Site: http://www.edreform.com/
Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire
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