Do Charter Schools Work?

Yes. In addition to the positive pressure they put on the public school system as a whole, charter schools satisfy and serve their primary constituents (teachers, parents, and students) by providing exciting and viable new educational in an inclusive, individual manner. The Center for Education Reforms 1996-1997 Charter School Survey found that 65% of the charters surveyed had a waiting list, averaging 135 students. The Hudson Institutes 1997 report Charter Schools in Action also found high satisfaction levels.  more

Yes. In addition to the positive pressure they put on the public school system as a whole, charter schools satisfy and serve their primary constituents (students, parents, and teachers) by providing exciting and viable new education opportunities in an inclusive, individual manner. Based on the Comptrollers Report in 2006, A Look at Tennessee’s Charter Schools stated, “Charter school policies can impact the likelihood of school success.” An example of charter schools ‘working’ includes Star Academy of Memphis, which was recently named the top Title I school in all of Tennessee. A total of 2 schools received this recognition out of 951 Title I schools in Tennessee. Other charter schools that have either received awards or community recognition include KIPP Nashville, Memphis Academy of Health and Sciences, Soulsville, City University, Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering and Southern Avenue Charter School.