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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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Table of contents

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    1. Contents No access
    2. Acknowledgments No access
    3. Preface No access
    4. Introduction No access
    5. Acronyms No access
    6. Prologue: A Historical Perspective No access
    1. CHAPTER 1. Fenton Avenue Charter School: Lake View Terrace, California No access
    2. CHAPTER 2. Antonio Maria Lugo Charter Academy: Huntington Park, California No access
    3. CHAPTER 3. Milagro Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
    4. CHAPTER 4. Synergy Charter Academy: Los Angeles, California No access
    1. CHAPTER 5. Lakeview Charter Academy: Lake View Terrace, California No access
    2. CHAPTER 6. Valor Academy Middle School: Arleta, California No access
    3. CHAPTER 7. View Park Preparatory Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
    1. CHAPTER 8. Bright Star Academy: Los Angeles, California No access
    2. CHAPTER 9. Environmental Science and Technology High School: Los Angeles, California No access
    3. CHAPTER 10. Dr. Olga Mohan High School: Los Angeles, California No access
    4. CHAPTER 11. Port of Los Angeles High School: San Pedro, California No access
    1. CHAPTER 12. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy: Los Angeles, California No access
    2. CHAPTER 13. Gabriella Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
    3. CHAPTER 14. Larchmont Charter School: Los Angeles, California No access
    4. CHAPTER 15. Magnolia Science Academy: Reseda, California No access
    5. CHAPTER 16. Our Community School: Chatsworth, California No access
    6. CHAPTER 17. Vaughn Next Century Learning Center: Pacoima, California No access
  1. Conclusion No access Pages 181 - 184
  2. References No access Pages 185 - 186
  3. Index No access Pages 187 - 200
  4. About the Authors No access Pages 201 - 202

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