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Vick, Matthew E. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The charter school movement focuses on the creation of public schools governed by a legally-binding agreement known as a charter. Charter schools are touted as allowing for innovation and creativity in exchange for increased accountability. The state of Wisconsin allows its school districts to authorize the formation charter schools. School…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Creativity, Charter Schools, Test Results
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 2000
The Department of Public Instruction is actively involved in efforts to improve the school experience and educational outcomes in Wisconsin. Chapter 1, "What Are the Characteristics of Successful Schools?" examines the seven characteristics of successful schools, which describe the school environment, goals, and management strategies and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Gains, Achievement Rating
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 2000
The second edition of this guide, as did the first, describes a set of characteristics that define the Wisconsin framework for a successful school, one in which all students meet high academic and behavioral standards. It is intended to be used by practitioners to assess their own performance, guide improvement plans, and solicit feedback from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Gains, Educational Change