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This paper explores the value of identifying early signs of distress in schools by examining leadership stability, staff management, culture, finances, and instructional programs.

This document includes an at-a-glance overview of common authorizers and whether states and territories allow for charter schools to appeal denials of applications for new charter schools. 

This document includes an at-a-glance overview of common lottery and enrollment practices and whether states require or allow specific preferences as well as detailed descriptions of each state’s specific statute. 

This document includes an at-a-glance overview of whether states and territories charter school laws align with the components of the federal definition of charter schools.

This report expands on the growing use and impact of Education Savings Accounts across the United States.

This guide offers insights on addressing early warning signs of school decline through asset mapping, or leveraging existing resources to proactively address challenges and enhance educational quality before decline occurs.

This brief explores how to implement strategic budgeting to meet the challenge of providing exceptional educational experiences with leaner revenues and increased costs, and make spending decisions that are focused on student needs.

This guide helps charter authorizers, district offices, and charter management organizations use community surveys to gather actionable insights on different demographic groups to make data-informed decisions that align with community assets and needs.

This resource shares ideas for how authorizers can hold community meetings—whether public hearings, town halls, or focus groups—in a proactive, inclusive, and authentic way.

This brief highlights the contributing factors to low American Indian and Alaska Native student graduation rates.