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KnowledgeBases > The American Indian Education KnowledgeBase > Element 4 > Activity 3 > Task 1: Learn About Charter Schools

Guideline: Some supporters of American Indian education are turning to charter schools as a means to reach disaffected students who have performed poorly in other school settings or who have dropped out altogether.  While reservation-based charter schools cater totally to native students, urban charter schools cater to American Indians and other students curious about American Indian culture.  Such charter schools are being organized in urban communities and reservations.  However, operating a charter school is not an easy task; attention must be focused on organization, funding, curriculum, and student achievement.  Leaders and educators must prepare for the school's operation properly prior to opening a charter school.
Legal Charter Schools Program _EXTERNAL_LINK

This U.S. Department of Education website provides links to federal legislation, regulations and guidance related to charter schools.

References K–8 Charter Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap _EXTERNAL_LINK
This U.S. Department of Education publication "features seven schools that are making significant inroads toward closing the achievement gap in their school communities. As a group, they have created learning environments where historically underserved children are thriving. Schools featured in the guide are located in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Texas."
References National Alliance for Public Charter Schools _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. The Alliance provides assistance to state charter school associations and resource centers, develops and advocates for improved public policies, and serves as the united voice for this large and diverse movement."

References National Charter School Resource Center _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "The National Charter School Resource Center (Charter School Center) serves as a national center to provide on-demand resources, information, and technical assistance to support successful planning, authorizing, implementation, and sustainability of high-quality charter schools; to share evaluations on the effects of charter schools; and to disseminate information about successful practices in charter schools."

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