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Students at risk of dropping out find new
opportunities in charter schools
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SCHOOLS |
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Operating Schools |
387 |
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Total Enrollment |
129,853 |
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Resource |
The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website. |
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LAW |
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Grade |
D |
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Rank |
25th out of 40 laws |
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CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of Texas' charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions. |
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EQUITY |
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Funding |
Texas' charter schools receive, on average, $6,600 per pupil, compared to $10,348 for conventional public schools. |
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More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money. |
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ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY |
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Test Scores |
Texas-style accountability for all schools has been robust and nationally recognized. In the 2007–08 school year, 43 percent of charters were recognized as serving academically at-risk students. From 2007 to 2008, the passing rates for AEA charter school students taking the English-version TAKS increased in all subjects, and non-AEA charters also increase scores. |
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Closures |
Charter school closures are evidence of accountability in action. As of February 2009, 33 Texas charters have been closed, most for administrative failures. |
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Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings. |
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Additional Information
Charter Connection - Texas: News and Resources.
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