The Charter School Movement in Support of Rural Educational Reform: A History of Our Struggle for Local Autonomy.

Jaramillo, Ginny

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ERIC Number: EJ600069

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Publication Date: 2000

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The Charter School Movement in Support of Rural Educational Reform: A History of Our Struggle for Local Autonomy.

Jaramillo, Ginny

Rural Educator, v21 n2 p28-32 Win 1999-2000

Describes how two rural Colorado communities, threatened by the loss of their elementary schools, established a charter school based in two existing facilities. Discusses the benefits of local autonomy, the value of networking with other rural charter schools, the role of the community in school innovations, and emphases on staff development and school program evaluation. (SV)

Descriptors: Charter Schools, Community Control, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Parent Participation, Place Based Education, Rural Education, Rural Schools, School Based Management, School Community Relationship, Small Schools, Staff Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Colorado

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