Charter Schools - Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

The Impact of Milwaukee Charter Schools on Student Achievement

John Witte and Stéphane Lavertu , March 25, 2009, The Brookings Institution

In this Issues in Governance Studies paper, John Witte and Stéphane Lavertu analyze the impact of charter school attendance on student gain scores on mathematics and reading achievement tests in the Milwaukee Public School district. Read More

Charter Schools, Education, K-12 Education, School Choice

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Innovation in Education: Invest in What Works

Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, March 19, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorized the Secretary of Education to establish a $650 million Innovation Fund to expand the work of schools that have made gains in closing achievement gaps. With growing discussion and considerable money heading in the direction of innovation, Russ Whitehurst provides recommendations on how the Department of Education should evaluate successful programs. Read More

Education, Executive Branch, K-12 Education, Charter Schools, Teachers

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Obama's Education Policy

Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, Bob L. Schieffer and Jonathan Martin , March 13, 2009, CBS News

President Obama spoke about implementing the merit pay system for teachers as well as expanding charter schools in a effort to reform the education system in the United States. Brown Center Director Russ Whitehurst joined Politico's Jonathan Martin and CBS News’ Bob Schieffer on Washington Unplugged to talk about the politics behind Obama's education policy and how it would affect our education system. Read More

Education, Teachers, Charter Schools, K-12 Education, U.S. Department of Education

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

The President’s Education Agenda

Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst, March 10, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Russ Whitehurst assesses President Obama's education speech and applauds his commitment to regaining our international lead in education by addressing the "crazy quilt of state standards and assessments." But, he argues, "the proposal to provide incentives to states that improve their standards is a far weaker prescription than is desirable or politically possible." Read More

Education, Executive Branch, K-12 Education, Charter Schools, Teachers

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Planning for Quality Schools: Meeting the Needs of District Families

David F. Garrison, Marni D. Allen, Margery Austin Turner, Jennifer Comey, Barika X. Williams, Elizabeth Guernsey, Mary Filardo, Nancy Huvendick and Ping Sung, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The District of Columbia is struggling to attract and retain families with children. Most newcomers are singles and childless couples. The total number of school-age children has declined slightly. Many of the city’s schools suffer from long-standing physical, management and academic problems. The availability of quality public schools, near affordable family-friendly housing, will help determine the city’s success. Read More

Education, Inequality, Transportation, Charter Schools, Washington DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

District of Columbia Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007

Alice M. Rivlin, February 13, 2007, Council of the District of Columbia, Committee of the Whole

In her testimony before the Council of the District of Columbia, Committee of the Whole, Alice Rivlin presents her views on Mayor Fenty's proposed educational reform act. Read More

Education, Charter Schools, Washington DC, Cities

PAST EVENT

The Charter School Debate: A National Study Examines Whether Schools Are Being Held Accountable

Wednesday, February 18, 2004
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Washington, DC

Education, Charter Schools

BOOK

The 2003 Brown Center Annual Report on American Education

Tom Loveless, October 01, 2003

The 2003 Brown Center Report on American Education is the fourth edition of the annual publication. It will be released October 22, 2003. The first section uses NAEP test data and test scores from the states to evaluate student achievement. The secon Read More

Education, K-12 Education, Charter Schools

BOOK

Charter Schools and Accountability in Public Education

Paul T. Hill and Robin J. Lake, May 30, 2002

Aimed toward elected officials, school reform activists, and educators, this book is the result of the first national-scale study of charter school accountability. The authors researched one hundred-fifty schools and sixty authorizing agencies in Ari Read More

Education, Charter Schools

PAST EVENT

Vouchers and Charter Schools: The Latest Evidence

Thursday, February 24, 2000
10:00 AM to
Washington, DC

Education, School Vouchers, Charter Schools

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

A New Era in Urban Education?

Diane Ravitch, August 01, 1998, The Brookings Institution

Policy Brief #35, by Diane Ravitch (August 1998) Read More

Education, Urban and Inner-city Schools, School Vouchers, Charter Schools

PAST EVENT

Learning From School Choice

Thursday, July 09, 1998
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC

Education, School Choice, School Vouchers, Charter Schools

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Finding the Right Fit: America's Charter Schools Get Started

Bruno V. Manno, Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Louann A. Bierlein, June 01, 1996, The Brookings Institution

Brookings Review, Summer 1996 Read More

Education, Charter Schools, School Choice

NEWS RELEASE

Russ Whitehurst Named Director of the Brown Center on Education

October 16, 2008

Grover J. “Russ” Whitehurst, director of the Institute of Education Sciences in the U.S. Department of Education, is joining the Brookings Institution as senior fellow in Governance Studies and director of the Brown Center on Education, Brookings President Strobe Talbott announced. Read More

Education, K-12 Education, Teachers, School Choice, School Privatization