How are charter schools doing in Minnesota?
The charter school sector in Minnesota continues to grow. In the fall of 2004, nearly 17,000 students in Minnesota will attend charter schools, and 22 new charter schools will open throughout the state bringing the total to 109. As charter schools continue to succeed in serving students and families who seek innovative, unique, and creative environments for teaching and learning, the charter school sector will continue to grow. The performance of individual schools has been documented in the Profiles of Minnesota Charter Schools. The Minnesota Department of Education has also released a report card for every public school in the state outlining a school’s performance in academic achievement, school safety, student participation, parent satisfaction, and overall financial management.
The charter school sector in Minnesota continues to grow. In the 2008-2009 school year, over 32,000 students in Minnesota attended 153 charter schools. As charter schools continue to succeed in serving students and families who seek innovative, unique, and creative environments for teaching and learning, the charter school sector will continue to grow. Performance information for individual schools can be found through the Minnesota Department of Education which releases a report card for every public school in the state outlining a school’s performance in academic achievement, school safety, student participation, parent satisfaction, and overall financial management.
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