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Minnesota Charter Schools: more books (21)

Charter schools: The other choice for parents, students, and teachers by Dee Ann Grover, 1994
Charter schools (Policy bulletin / Indiana Education Policy Center, Bloomington Office) by Williams, 1993
Policy-makers' views on the charter school movement by Joe Nathan, 1996
Making a difference?: Charter schools, evaluation and student performance by Stella Cheung, 1998
Implementing the Minnesota K-12 science framework in a seventh grade life science class at Minnesota New Country School by Beth A Robelia, 1998
Charter public schools: A brief history and preliminary lessons by Joe Nathan, 1995

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American Association Of School Administrators - The School Administrator
The minnesota charter schools Evaluation, conducted in 1998 by the University of Minnesota, found that charter schools in that state typically enroll greater
http://www.aasa.org/publications/sa/1999_08/bernstein.htm

Extractions: As a result, roughly two-thirds of the school districts nationwide now are subject to an educational reform that has yet to prove its worth but has raised the most serious practical and philosophical challenges to the viability of public education in our country's history. In New York, a charter school can be established through an application submitted by teachers, parents, school administrators, community residents or any combination thereof. Though charter schools are subject to the same health and safety, civil rights and student assessment requirements of other public schools, they are exempt from all other state regulations. The Case for Charters The case for charter schools is quite simplethe arguments typically revolve around the alleged failure of the public schools. Though many have contested the validity of these charges (educational researchers Gerald Bracey and David Berliner prime among them), the news media, the political establishment and a large segment of the public have become convinced that our schools are failing to serve the children with whom they've been entrusted.
NCSC - National Charter School Clearinghouse
of Charter Schools Minnesota Department of Children Families Learning Minnesota Charter School Resource Center Profiles of minnesota charter schools.
http://www.nationalcharterschoolclearinghouse.net/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=911&
SEDL - Insights... Charter Schools: Early Learnings
In Minnesota, only one charter school follows the salary schedule for the district in which it is located. minnesota charter schools A research report. St.
http://www.sedl.org/policy/insights/charter9507.html

Extractions: July 1995 The purpose of this Insights is to examine the concerns and difficulties charter shcools are encountering in the early stages of planning and implementation. The empirical research that is beginning to emerge from charter sites in California, Colorado, and Minnesota provides some valuable lessons for policymakers, parents, and educators. The problems are highlighted not in an attempt to derail support for existing charter school policies, but rather to better inform those in the position of shaping and drafting future policies. Comparison Of Charter School Legislation In response to the public's growing frustration with the pace and scope of school improvement, legislators, educators, and parents are increasingly turning to charter schools as the reform of choice. Viewed as a compromise between "throwing" additional dollars at the current system and moving dollars (and students) into the private sector with vouchers, charter schools are popular because they promise relatively cost-free innovation within the boundaries of the public system. Over the last few years, the charter school movement has gained significant momentum in the U.S. In 1991, only one state, Minnesota, had passed charter school legislation. By 1994, a total of eleven states had enacted charter school laws. This year, at least 23 states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, considered charter school bills and several enacted legislation.1 To date, more than 200 charters have been granted to schools in at least nine states (Walsh, 1995).
CHARTERS: 10 Years After First Law Enacted, Charter Schools Still Working Out Fl
This hasn t been the 10year anniversary minnesota charter schools wanted circling their wagons at the Capitol while damning their own bad apples. Yet so it
http://asumag.com/news/university_charters_years_first/

Extractions: Back Issues February 1, 2004 January 1, 2004 December 1, 2003 November 1, 2003 October 1, 2003 September 1, 2003 August 1, 2003 July 1, 2003 June 1, 2003 May 1, 2003 April 1, 2003 February 1, 2003 January 1, 2003 December 1, 2002 November 1, 2002 October 1, 2002 September 1, 2002 August 1, 2002 July 1, 2002 June 1, 2002 May 1, 2002 April 1, 2002 February 1, 2002 January 1, 2002 December 1, 2001 November 1, 2001 October 1, 2001 September 1, 2001 August 1, 2001 July 1, 2001 June 1, 2001 May 1, 2001 April 1, 2001 February 1, 2001 January 1, 2001 December 1, 2000 November 1, 2000 October 1, 2000 September 1, 2000 August 1, 2000 July 1, 2000 June 1, 2000 May 1, 2000 April 1, 2000 February 1, 2000 January 1, 2000 December 1, 1999 November 1, 1999 October 1, 1999 September 1, 1999 August 1, 1999 July 1, 1999 June 1, 1999
Minnesota Charter Schools Evaluation [CAREI]
minnesota charter schools Evaluation. minnesota charter schools Evaluation Final Report May 1998. Main Report
http://education.umn.edu/CAREI/Reports/charter/default.html

Extractions: Final Report: May 1998 Main Report: Other information about Charter Schools: Click here to view a print friendly copy of the entire report in rich text format, viewable with any text program (848kb) Click here to view a print friendly copy of the entire page main report document with the Adobe Acrobat Reader format (306kb) Get Adobe Acrobat Reader free: careiweb@umn.edu
Minnesota Association Of Charter Schools
A complete list of minnesotas charter schools is available here. 2003 minnesota Association of charter schools Contact the Webmaster.
http://www.mncharterschools.org/
Welcome To MTS!
minnesota Transitions (MTS) is a unique group of small, intimate charter schools that help each learner make the transition from classroom to postsecondary/career and meet the responsibilities of a
http://www.mtcs.org/

Extractions: Minnesota Transitions (MTS) is a unique group of small, intimate charter schools that help each learner make the transition from classroom to post-secondary/career and meet the responsibilities of a changing future. We were one of the nations early leaders in the charter school development. Charter schools offer the chance for parents to choose the best education possible for their family. Special education services are provided wherever needed, in all of our programs. MTS offers a learning environment emphasizing small classes as well as strong career training, and academic preparation. See more about charter schools. MTS is sponsored by the Minneapolis Public Schools, but operates independently. We offer our own Minnesota Transitions Schools
Minnesota Association Of Charter Schools
Marilyn Marsh Special Education Director 651644-7503 mmarsh@mncharterschools.org. © 2003 minnesota Association of charter schools Contact the Webmaster.
http://www.mncharterschools.org/tech_specialed.htm

Extractions: Contact Us Special Education The Minnesota Special Education Project provides a variety of support services to charter schools. These services help charter schools understand and fulfill their responsibilities to children with disabilities. General services are available to all charter schools, and some special services are provided for an additional fee. To find out more about the specific services offered by the Minnesota Special Education Project or to locate additional information and resources on special education, visit the other categories at left under Services to Schools, Special Education.
The Role Of Charter School Sponsors
And, according to the minnesota Association of charter schools, an estimated 20 to 30 other charter proposals are now in various stages of development.
http://www.charterfriends.org/role.html

Extractions: Increased focus placed on the role of charter school sponsors by Jon Schroeder how they are funded, governed and staffed and how well they're doing at improving student achievement. charter school sponsors . Under each of the nation's 35 charter laws, school districts and other sponsors have the responsibility to both authorize and oversee these less-regulated, more-autonomous public schools. Growth despite continued reservations Increasing attention to oversight whether they should exist to what kind of oversight they should be given once approved. What needs to be done Legislative fixes School districts will and should continue to be the dominant source of sponsorship for charters. But, to ensure prompt and fair consideration of proposals, pending legislation should be approved that continues to increase the number and diversity of sponsors, ease appeals to the State Board, provide explicit funding for the cost of oversight and set deadlines for local board consideration and action. Oversight and renewal process All district and other sponsors should be encouraged to build on what's being done in St. Paul and Northfield, as well as other states like Colorado, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Explicit accountability procedures should be in place at the time charters are granted and be used to provide a basis for both ongoing oversight and eventual charter renewal. Early experience elsewhere suggests that a combination of internal and external assessments and site visits may work best.
Pioneer Press 11/18/2003 MINNESOTA Web Site Keeps Tabs On
Parents considering one of minnesota's charter schools for their kids now have a Web site to For comparison data on minnesota's charter schools, go to www.centerforschoolchange.org
http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/living/education/7287101.htm
All About Charter Schools InMinnesota: Charter Legislation And Law, Charter Scho
its anticharter school agenda for the year, despite the great evidence of success and public-private collaboration in most of minnesota s charter schools.
http://edreform.com/charter_schools/states/minnesota.htm

Extractions: Charter Schools in Minnesota Law: Passed in 1991 Rank : 2nd strongest of the nation's 40 charter laws CER Grade : A Schools Students HURDLE THIS: The Department of Children, Families and Learning (CFL) in Minnesota have decided to severely curtail the usefulness of the Federal Charter School Program Grant for that states charter schools. Despite guidance from the U.S. Department of Education to the contrary, the CFL has told charters that grant money cant be used for most of the unavoidable start-up expenses that go with navigating the bureaucratic maze a school is asked to complete before it begins to serve students. The CFLs unnecessarily restrictive guidelines make it seem like the department isnt really focused on helping charter schools get off to healthy starts. From the June 2002 Monthly Letter 800-POUND GORILLA: While crisscrossing the country on charter visits, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige showed his commitment to educational alternatives and excellent schools ... including in St. Paul (MN), where he addressed parents and local leaders at the Academia Cesar Chavez charter school. This last visit was none-too-soon, as opponents there are pressing to reverse the charter trend that started in the land of 10,000 Lakes. The unions have proclaimed a dismantling of charter school as part of their legislative agenda (see below, for more), and the Minneapolis Star-Tribune newspaper has gotten into the act with a series of misleading and error-laden reports on charter schools.
Minnesota Schools - MN Elementary, Middle, And High School
Greatschools.net minnesota, your objective source for public, private and charter schools. Access Choosing schools, Track School Performance and the Parent Resource Center.
http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/MN&y
The Center For Education Reform: Minnesota's Charter Law
CER Grade AMinnesota (1991; last amended in 2001). The 3 rd strongest of the nation s 38 charter laws. General Statistics. Number of schools Allowed. Unlimited.
http://edreform.com/charter_schools/laws/Minnesota.htm

Extractions: Profile of Minnesota's Charter School Law Note : The following ranking and analysis reflects the state's law as of 2001. For the most recent state law profile, please contact the Center for Education Reform or order Charter School Laws Across the States: Ranking Score Card and Legislative Profiles from our Publications page Minnesota (1991; last amended in 2001) The 3 rd strongest of the nation's 38 charter laws General Statistics Number of Schools Allowed Unlimited Number of Charters Operating (As of Fall 2001) Approval Process Eligible Chartering Authorities Local school boards; public post-secondary institutions; private colleges and cooperatives (districts working in conjunction); all subject to state board of education approval; state board of education may grant charters on appeal Eligible Applicants Anyone Types of Charter Schools Converted public, converted private, new starts (but not home-based schools) Appeals Process Applications denied by the local school board may be appealed to the state board of education. Formal Evidence of Local Support Required 60% of licensed personnel of the school must support for conversions Recipient of Charter Charter school governing board (teachers must form a majority on the board; all charters must be organized as co-op or non-profit)
About Charter Schools From The Center For Education Reform
The Center for Education Reform tracks charter school grassroots efforts, legislation and laws, research, and how charter schools are improving academic standards and educational choices for charter School Legislation, Laws, schools Websites. minnesota charter School Legislation, Laws, schools Websites
http://edreform.com/charter_schools

Extractions: About Charter Schools from the Center for Education Reform Newswire - February 3, 2004 Choice Opponents, Step Aside ... Connecticut's Choice Proposal ... Award-Winning Charters ... Show of Strength in Mississippi ... Auto-Pilot ... Charter Voice on CA Board ... Building Excellent Schools Spare the School, Despoil the Child New York Post Editorial , January 30, 2004 "Because Reisenbach is a charter school, not a traditional public school, something can be done about its chronic and abysmal failures: It can be shut. SUNY trustees were asked to do just that. Instead, they punted." Newswire - January 27, 2004 A Bridge to a Charter School: City Offers Campus Space in Return for Assistance By Justin Blum , Washington Post , January 25, 2004 "What we're seeing now is a recognition that the District itself cannot handle . . . everything it needs to do by itself in a centralized way," said Jeanne Allen of the Center for Education Reform, a Washington-based group that supports charter schools. Charter Schools
USCS: Minnesota Charter School Information
this page.) List of charter schools For a list of schools, use the following link(s) minnesota Association of charter schools and Center for School Change
http://www.uscharterschools.org/lpt/sp/8

Extractions: Funding: General purpose funding for charter schools may be less than funding for other public schools because charters do not have bonding authority and do not receive excess local levy aid. They do, however, receive funds to partially defray the cost of leasing school space. Charter schools are publicly funded.
USCS: Overview Of Charter Schools
The idea was further refined in minnesota where charter schools were developed according to three basic values opportunity, choice, and responsibility for
http://www.uscharterschools.org/pub/uscs_docs/gi/overview.htm

Extractions: Charter schools are nonsectarian public schools of choice that operate with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools. The "charter" establishing each such school is a performance contract detailing the school's mission, program, goals, students served, methods of assessment, and ways to measure success. The length of time for which charters are granted varies, but most are granted for 3-5 years. At the end of the term, the entity granting the charter may renew the school's contract. Charter schools are accountable to their sponsor usually a state or local school board to produce positive academic results and adhere to the charter contract. The basic concept of charter schools is that they exercise increased autonomy in return for this accountability. They are accountable for both academic results and fiscal practices to several groups: the sponsor that grants them, the parents who choose them, and the public that funds them.
Online Resources For Charter Schools - Minnesota - GreatSchools.net
Online Resources for charter schools
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/MN/92/improve

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Charter Schools Offer An Array Of Choices - Minnesota - GreatSchools.net
From minnesota 03/4/2004 One fact not mentioned in the discussion of charter schools is that most of them tend to hire parttime teachers and provide minimal
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/MN/241/improve

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MPR: Charter Schools Pose Unique Challenges In Rural Minnesota
There are 88 charter schools in minnesota. About Steve Dess is executive director of the minnesota Association of charter schools. Dess
http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2003/12/05_robertsont_ruralcharte

Extractions: Take our online survey and find out which presidential candidate most closely matches your views. Sign up to receive e-mail newsletters Charter schools pose unique challenges in rural Minnesota (story audio) Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Louise Mengelkoch Bemidji School Superintendent Rollie Morud Join the conversation with other MPR listeners in the News Forum The Schoolcraft Learning Community opened its doors in 2000 and is Bemidji's first charter school. Schoolcraft specializes in small, multi-age classrooms, with a focus on hands-on learning experiences. The school's founders say they've gotten little support from the Bemidji School District. (MPR Photo/Tom Robertson) There are 88 charter schools in Minnesota. About two-thirds of those are in the Twin Cities. But a growing number of charter schools are popping up in greater Minnesota. Supporters say starting charter schools in rural Minnesota is tough. They face resistance from school districts afraid of losing students.
MPR: Meadowlands: Charter School A Survivor
RealAudio 2.0 14.4. Four years ago, we reported on the opening of one of minnesota s first charter schools in the tiny, remote town of Meadowlands.
http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/199710/07_winterc_charter-m/

Extractions: Take our online survey and find out which presidential candidate most closely matches your views. Print this page Sign up to receive e-mail newsletters Join the conversation with other MPR listeners in the News Forum Submit your issue-related commentary to MPR, and read others we've selected in the Soapbox Four years ago, we reported on the opening of one of Minnesota's first charter schools in the tiny, remote town of Meadowlands. People in Meadowlands worked like mad to create a charter school because the district was planning to close their little school. They had to figure out everything from how to schedule buses to how to get grants and donations - because charter schools have to survive on less money than other schools. Four years later, there are 26 charter schools in Minnesota, and the little school in Meadowlands still survives. There's not much to the town of Meadowlands. It's way out in the woods northwest of Duluth. It has 135 people, a gas station, a scattering of houses, and a school.

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