Charter Schools Make Gains On Tests
Students in the District of Columbia's charter schools have opened a solid academic lead over those in its traditional public schools, adding momentum to a movement that is recasting public education in the city. The gains show up on national standardized tests and the city's own tests in reading and math, according to an analysis by The Washington Post. Charters have been particularly successful with low-income children, who make up two-thirds of D.C. public school students.
The Washington Post - Dan Keating and Theola Labb,-DeBose, 12/15/2008