How Charter Schools Can Be Successful

*** Keep School on Dedicated Path in Meeting Goals

*** Get Teachers and Students to Know Each Other

*** Move All Students Toward Success

*** Have Strong School Leaders and Governing Boards

*** Support and Train Good Teachers

*** Create Small School for Connectedness and Community

*** Continually Measure Student Progress

*** Work to Create Parental Involvement

*** Get Around the Obstacles

A lot of the success in a school depends on intangibles, says Marcia Spector who heads Seeds of Health in Milwaukee. Energy, drive, a genuine commitment to high goals, working hard, and a street-smart sense of how to work with kids, how to work the bureaucracy, and how to run the school are all important. Yes, it is hard work, but it's worth it. In fact, it's actually fun, says Spector.

Posted by Senn Brown at January 20, 2010 7:43 PM
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