Abstract
South Carolina is ranked 24th in the nation for the number of charter schools in the state, with most of these schools opening in the last 10 years. This manuscript analyzes 7 common educational initiatives among SC charter schools: (a) small class size, (b) strong focus on technology, (c) advocating education of the whole child/ arts education, (d) required community service, (e) required parental involvement, (f) uniforms or uniformed dress, and (g) inquiry/project based curriculum. Description and analysis of each component is provided along with specific notes from schools which incorporate it.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Julie P. and Riccomini, Paul J.
(2008)
"Chartering a New Course: Educational Initiatives Common among SC Charter Schools,"
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina: Vol. 1:
No.
1, Article 15.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/tejsc/vol1/iss1/15