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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Charter School Authorizers and Student Achievement
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Zimmer, Ron; Gill, Brian; Attridge, Jonathon; Obenauf, Kaitlin – Education Finance and Policy, 2014
In the academic and policy debates over the merits of charter schools, two things are clear: First, they are here to stay and, second, their quality varies widely. Policy makers therefore need to understand how to design charter laws that promote the creation of high-performing schools. Crucial to this discussion is the charter authorizing…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Quality, Public Officials, Educational Legislation
Do KIPP Schools Boost Student Achievement?
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Gleason, Philip M.; Tuttle, Christina Clark; Gill, Brian; Nichols-Barrer, Ira; Teh, Bing-ru – Education Finance and Policy, 2014
The Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) is an influential and rapidly growing nationwide network of charter schools serving primarily disadvantaged minority students. Prominent elements of KIPP's educational model include high expectations for student achievement and behavior, and a substantial increase in time in school. KIPP is being watched…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Disadvantaged Youth, Academic Achievement, Student Behavior