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Effects Of Charter School Laws On Charter School Performance, Kristen R. Hoffman Jan 2006

Effects Of Charter School Laws On Charter School Performance, Kristen R. Hoffman

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Problem Statement

Many issues exist in the public school system in the United States today. The main problems are: 1) American students are performing below their peers in other developed nations; 2) American high school graduates have trouble competing in the global economy; 3) Large achievement gaps exist between subgroups of American students. One of the many recommended policy solutions is to create charter schools to induce innovation and competition into the public school system.

Research Question

While many researchers have looked at charter school outcomes, few consider the effects of charter school laws on student achievement. My research question …