Partners In Closing the Achievement Gap How Charter Schools Can Support High-Quality Universal Pre-K

This policy brief analyzes ways to bridge the gap that currently exists between charter schools and early childhood education. Specific recommendations include:

  • Eliminate state policies barring charter schools from offering Pre-K
  • Allow public charter schools to access per-pupil funds to educate 3- and 4-year-olds
  • Build charter authorizer capacity and expertise in early education
  • Allow charter schools to access state and federal Pre-K funds
  • Ensure adequate Pre-K funding to ensure quality
  • Include Pre-K charters in the Federal Charter Schools program
  • Eliminate caps on the number of charter schools which may serve children

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Author(s)Sara Mead, New America Foundation
Date3/21/08
Pages11
SubmitterAriana Sani

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Benefit-Cost Analysis, Policy Briefs