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Rothman, Robert – Phi Delta Kappan, 1997
A Louisville elementary school has a brighter future, thanks to the Kentucky Education Reform Act. Kennedy School's reform efforts predated the 1990 state law, but teachers and administrators credit KERA with providing appropriate resources and a psychic push toward success. Although the school suffered a performance drop in 1996, it has made vast…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Instructional Improvement, Montessori Method
Premack, Eric – Phi Delta Kappan, 1996
Although seriously needing clarification and cleanup, California's charter legislation is demonstrating its capacity as an educational policy power tool. The legislation favors strong elements of the existing system, including dedicated, forward-thinking staff, boards, and union leaders. Weak elements--micromanaging boards, unsupportive central…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Evaluation
Odden, Allan; Marsh, David – Phi Delta Kappan, 1988
Outlines California's major educational reform legislation during 1980's and describes a Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) study of policy implementations. Results show that nearly all schools correctly implemented key provisions of S.B. 813, that state level reform can be effective when accompanied by cohesive local strategizing,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Instructional Improvement, Program Evaluation
Nathan, Joe – Phi Delta Kappan, 1998
Charter schools are challenged to find appropriate, inexpensive assessment measures, accommodate special-education students, discover effective governance models, organize learning and teaching effectively, and attract diverse students. External challenges include studying effects of multiple sponsorships, weak charter laws, and involvement of…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Disabilities, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Elliott, Rebekah; Borko, Hilda – Phi Delta Kappan, 1999
Describes experiences of two elementary math teachers, whose dynamic, hands-on teaching techniques were at odds with components of the Kentucky Instructional Results Information System (KIRIS). Despite these teachers' successful efforts, the new Commonwealth Accountability and Testing System (CATS) replacing KIRIS will not contain portfolios. (12…
Descriptors: Accountability, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Grade 4
Gresham, April; Hess, Frederick; Maranto, Robert; Milliman, Scott – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Arizona allows charters to be granted by local school boards, the state board of education, or gubernatorially appointed boards. Regulatory loopholes allow multiple campuses, private school conversions, and outside-of-district charters. Market-based choice depends on political support, a strong state government, and enormous parental and teacher…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education, Free Enterprise System
