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Analysis of School Survey Results for the Tennessee Charter School Resource Center (2006)

Key findings from a survey of charter school operators in the state of TN.  Respondents were asked about their particular experience with charter school resource providers in the state, and to describe their experience and satisfaction with these providers.

Charter Schools Survey: New Jersey, Camden (2007)- Topline Data

Post-Test Topline Results. Field Dates: March 27-28, 2006. Survey of 300 Registered Voters in Camden, New Jersey.

Important Questions to Ask the National PTA (2000)

June 23, 2000. As the National Parent Teacher Association convenes in Chicago, Illinois, CER provides education reporters questions to determine whether the PTA leaders are doing and saying what they mean.

Questions pertain to charter schools, school choice, contracting schools as a model for school improvement, standards and accountability, curriculum, testing, collective bargaining, teacher pay, and more.

Questions To Ask The NEA and AFT (2000)

As the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) both convene this weekend, CER provides education reporters with questions to ask to discern whether or not the unions’ expressed views and stated objectives are consistent with their actions.

Questions pertain to topics such as teacher strikes, presidential candidates, charter schools, failing schools, testing, non-union education associations, teacher certification requirements, teacher compensation, collective bargaining, and more.

New Jersey Charter School Advocacy Project Proposal

E3 seeks to undertake a statewide advocacy program that develops and sustains a real grassroots presence in New Jersey for charter schools. In addition, E3 and CER together will launch a major communications project aimed at improving understanding and support for charter schools.

New Jersey Fact Finding Visit (2009)

A team from New Jersey visits Washington D.C. to meet with charter school leaders, tour schools, and learn about charter school authorizing.

Charter Schools Survey: New Jersey, Bergen County (2007) — Topline Data

March 2007 Post-Test Topline Results. Survey of 300 Registered Voters in Bergen County, New Jersey (with an oversample of 50 Teaneck, NJ Voters) regarding charter school awareness and support.

Tennessee Charter Schools Stakeholder Interview Questions

Example survey of questions asked to assess familiarity with charter school resources and organizations.

UCLA’s Charter School “Study” (1998)

The following highlights some of the assertions and claims made in the press release as contrasted with findings of other researchers and practitioners who have closely examined charter school issues in California.

Building Better Schools Draft Plan (2003)

Updates on a draft plan where goal is successul applications for charter from Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS)