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The Urban Challenge in Education
The Story of Charter School Successes in Los Angeles
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2014
Summary
With the advent of charter schools in the United States, the face of public education has changed in this country. From its early beginning in Minnesota to its exponential growth in
California the charter school movement has generated much controversy. It has been praised for its accomplishments, and criticized for its creaming of students.
Over 130,000 students attend nearly 250 charter schools in the city of Los Angeles. This
book presents an in-depth look at seventeen of those schools – urban schools that are making a difference in the lives of the students and families they serve.
Readers will encounter a group of dedicated educational pioneers who are committed and passionate about their schools. These are people who have sacrificed much, and put their lives on hold to develop and implement schools that meet the needs of all students regardless of economic circumstance or background. From people who have mortgaged their homes toattain financing for their dream, to some that have changed careers to improve the quality of education for children and young adults.
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Copyright year
2014
ISBN-Print
978-1-4758-1444-6
ISBN-Online
978-1-4758-1445-3
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
202
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Acknowledgments No access
Preface No access
Introduction No access
Acronyms No access
Prologue: A Historical Perspective No access
CHAPTER 1. Fenton Avenue Charter School: Lake View Terrace, California No access
CHAPTER 2. Antonio Maria Lugo Charter Academy: Huntington Park, California No access
CHAPTER 3. Milagro Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 4. Synergy Charter Academy: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 5. Lakeview Charter Academy: Lake View Terrace, California No access
CHAPTER 6. Valor Academy Middle School: Arleta, California No access
CHAPTER 7. View Park Preparatory Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 8. Bright Star Academy: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 9. Environmental Science and Technology High School: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 10. Dr. Olga Mohan High School: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 11. Port of Los Angeles High School: San Pedro, California No access
CHAPTER 12. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 13. Gabriella Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 14. Larchmont Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
CHAPTER 15. Magnolia Science Academy: Reseda, California No access
CHAPTER 16. Our Community School: Chatsworth, California No access
CHAPTER 17. Vaughn Next Century Learning Center: Pacoima, California No access
