Charter Schools Taking a Closer Look

Critical Race Theory and the Proliferation of U.S. Charter Schools

“…Parents, administrators, and policymakers need to understand which individual charter and traditional public schools are successful and why (Betts & Tang, 2014). Although a local perspective on charter schools is useful for assisting agencies that grant charters and oversee accountability in identifying which specific schools become successful, a more thorough investigation of charter school and municipality funding structures are equally vital (Barkan, 2011;Bulkley, 2011;Singer, 2014). Indeed, through tax-relief incentives, such as the New Markets Tax Credit, which encourages investment in urban and rural areas, banks, hedge funds, and real estate investors can earn a "39% tax credit that more than doubles returns within seven years" (Rawls, 2013. p. 2).…”

Unchartered Waters: Comparing the Civic Achievement of Traditional Public Schools and Charter Schools in a Post-Truth Era

“…Numerous articles and books on the charter school movement have outlined student demographics, teacher licensure, and academic success (e.g. McDonald, Ross, Bol, & McSparrin-Gallagher, 2007;Frankenberg & Lee, 2003;Bifulco & Ladd, 2006;Bulkley, 2012); in fact, the dominant conversation has been whether charters and vouchers can provide better educational outcomes, with better largely conceptualized as higher test scores. While these aspects are worthy to investigate, they do not articulate a clear portrait of civic education in charter schools.…”

Applying the Generalist Intervention Model to K–12 Education in Detroit

“…Charter schools are operated as independent entities depending upon the operator (Bulkley 2011). Because of this, it is challenging to evaluate such schools or identify an intervention as a collective whole.…”

“…The findings of the adequacy study may also be applied to charter schools, which are legally public schools even if the operator is a private entity (Bulkley 2011). According to the study, charter schools within an area that has a large traditional public district should be considered large as well (Augenblick, Palaich, Picus, Odden 2018).…”