Keeping the Promise: One Charter School's Experience

By Samuel Yigzaw

Book Overview

For parents, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, this is an insider's look at how charter schools successfully challenge the assumption that there is only one model of public education. Charter school cofounder and administrator Samuel Yigzaw, PhD, shares the inspiring true journey of Minnesota's Higher Ground Academy, from its initial vision to the school of choice it is today-a thriving institution that is in touch with reality and responsive to the needs of diverse learners-complete with a lengthy student waiting list!

Candid, insightful, and informative, Yigzaw documents the turbulent start-up years of Higher Ground Academy, the school's continued day-to-day struggles to stay true to its mission, and the accomplishments and rewards they've already achieved as the school continues to grow and evolve. Yigzaw offers a brief history of the charter school movement, an in-depth discussion of what sets charter schools apart from traditional public schools, and a thorough examination of No Child Left Behind, the Standards movement, and what he sees as the four greatest concerns for modern charter schools.

Anyone dedicated to students and passionate about revitalizing public education in the United States will be encouraged by this charter school success story and more motivated than ever to ensure a quality education for all students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059545139X
• ISBN13: 9780595451395
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Of recommended reading to any education administrator who values a higher experience in their school

Charter schools are meant to go to a higher level of education, but that promise is harder to keep than one would think. "Keeping the Promise: One Charter School's Experience" is an educational manual aimed at Charter text aimed at helping Charter school educators and administrators to provide that higher level of education - that higher level that is promised when a parent enrolls them in these private schools. Filled cover to cover with useful information, "Keeping the Promise: One Charter School's Experience" is of recommended reading to any education administrator who values a higher experience in their schools.