Charter schools are public schools. They have some unique traits, however, that increase the likelihood of a successful education for a child, such as flexibility, innovative teaching methods, and mission-driven programs. Across the state, charter schools are positively impacting students, resulting in improved achievement. These are their stories.
St. HOPE Public School 7
The challenge: How to successfully narrow the achievement gap in African American student populations
Published February 1, 2012. Last Modified February 1, 2012KIPP Bridge Charter School
The challenge: How to successfully narrow the achievement gap in African American student populations
Published November 9, 2011. Last Modified November 9, 2011Watts Learning Center Charter School
The challenge: How to successfully narrow the achievement gap in African American student populations
Published February 1, 2012. Last Modified February 1, 2012Bay Area Charter School Athletic Conference
The challenge: Providing interschool sports opportunities to charter school students
Published September 8, 2011. Last Modified September 8, 2011High Tech High Graduate School of Education
The challenge: Prepare leaders to develop rigorous learning environments
Published September 8, 2011. Last Modified September 8, 2011San Diego Special Education JPA
The challenge: Charter schools having a real voice in SELPA decision-making to provide quality services while better managing risks and costs
Published September 8, 2011. Last Modified September 8, 2011Shasta County Charter Schools Special Education Consortium
The challenge: Serving students with special needs well, in a cost-effective manner
Published September 8, 2011. Last Modified September 8, 2011Oakland Unity Charter High School
The challenge: Using data to drive instruction
Published September 8, 2011. Last Modified September 8, 2011Classical Academy High School
The challenge: Supporting parent involvement in testing
Published September 8, 2011. Last Modified September 8, 2011San Carlos Charter Learning Center
The challenge: raising funds to keep the doors open
Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011KIPP Heartwood Academy
The challenge: How to get traditionally underperforming students to achieve at high levels
Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011Our Community School
The challenge: How to develop students into active, empowered members of community
Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011Tierra Pacifica Charter School
The challenge: One school, two facilities
Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011Watts Learning Center
The challenge: How to overcome barriers to quality education in Watts
Published July 14, 2011. Last Modified July 14, 2011Oakland Charter Academy
The challenge: How to send inner-city Oakland kids to college
Published December 5, 2011. Last Modified December 5, 2011Synergy Charter Academy
The challenge: How to eliminate the achievement gap
Published September 7, 2011. Last Modified September 7, 2011