Minnesota New Country School
At a co-op school, “you will have more responsibility [as a teacher], but along with that, you have more ability to make decisions and do different things” – Dee Thomas, founding teacher.
Smarter Charter: Finding What Works for Charter Schools and Public Education
By Richard D. Kahlenberg, Halley Potter
Important reading for policymakers, educators, researchers, and all citizens interested in the future of America’s public schools, A Smarter Charter features:
- Profiles of charter schools that are bucking the prevailing trends, including their performance data and the challenges they face.
- Best practices from successful charter schools, such as methods for attracting a diverse student body and examples of innovative teacher contracts.
- Reform strategies that can improve student outcomes in a variety of public schools, not just charters.