State University Roles in the Charter School Movement

Metcalf, Kim K.; Theobald, Neil D.; González, Gerardo

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“…The first charter law was adopted in 1991 in Minnesota (Carpenter & Noller, 2010), and as of this writing, more than 6,000 charter schools operate in 40 states and the District of Columbia (http://dashboard.publiccharters.org/dashboard/schools/year/2014). Early in the growth of charter laws and schools, critics feared that this form of school choice might lead to further racial, ethnic, and income segregation, as white and comparatively wealthier parents would leave traditional public schools (TPS) and disproportionately enroll in charters (Bosetti & Pyrt, 2007;Cobb & Glass, 1999;Eckes & Rapp, 2005;Green, 2001;Hocschild & Scovronick, 2003;Horn & Miron, 2000;Howe, Eisenhart, & Betebenner, 2001;Metcalf, Theobald, & Gonzalez, 2003). The theory of how this would occur is, by now, well known-parents in higher status groups possess greater cultural capital, wider social networks, and more access to information, making them more likely to participate in the choice process (Goldring & Phillip, 2008).…”

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Choices, Choices: Determining Significant Predictors of Choosing a School and Choosing Charters in Denver's Universal School Enrollment Program

2015

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Choices, Choices: Determining Significant Predictors of Choosing a School and Choosing Charters in Denver's Universal School Enrollment Program

2015

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Achievement of English as New Language Learners in Monitor Status: A Cross Sector Comparison from Denver

Clayton

Carpenter

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Journal of School Choice

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Dispelling the Myth of “White Flight”

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Eckes

2007

Educational Policy

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At the outset of the charter school movement, some opponents feared that charter schools would become havens for White students wishing to flee the traditional public school system, resulting in publicly funded segregation. However, studies suggest that this has not occurred. In fact, charter schools on average remain slightly racially segregated, enrolling more minority students than traditional public schools. Segregation in charter schools is not unavoidable considering that they often can exercise more control of student body composition through recruitment measures. This article examines the current racial makeup of charter schools by reporting student body diversity data in the 32 states that enroll more than 1,000 students in charter schools (as of 2002-2003). Additionally, the impact of parental choice, the lifting of desegregation decrees, and state statutory language on the racial composition of charter schools is discussed. Finally, the authors offer recommendations for combating segregation in charter schools and discuss avenues for future research.

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State University Roles in the Charter School Movement

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Choices, Choices: Determining Significant Predictors of Choosing a School and Choosing Charters in Denver's Universal School Enrollment Program

Choices, Choices: Determining Significant Predictors of Choosing a School and Choosing Charters in Denver's Universal School Enrollment Program

Achievement of English as New Language Learners in Monitor Status: A Cross Sector Comparison from Denver

Dispelling the Myth of “White Flight”

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