Advice from Charter School Leaders
Education leaders seem to be pushing the boundaries of the traditional classroom. We wanted to get an idea of how much public school is changing and to assess the successes and challenges leaders are facing.
We interviewed KIPP cofounders David Levin and Mike Feinberg, The Director of the Center for School Change Joe Nathan and the Director of Gompers Charter Middle School Vincent Riveroll. Listen to the advice they have for president Obama regarding charter schools.
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“Encourage the replication of outstanding district and charter schools throughout the United States”
Joe Nathan directs the Center for School Change, which seeks to help transform public education and to produce significant improvements in student achievement.
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“Create modest incentives for states to work together on initiatives”
Richard Murnane is an economist and Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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“Look closely at the effective charter schools”
Vincent Riveroll is the Director of Gompers Charter Middle School in San Diego, California.
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“Unfunded mandates make it impossible for schools to grow in urban settings”
Brian Riedlinger is the Executive Officer for the Algiers Charter Schools Association. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
