Going Exponential: Growing the Charter School Sector’s Best

This February 2011 report from the Progressive Policy Institute and Public Impact suggests that the best charter school organizations could greatly expand their reach by adopting high growth as a top priority and using the methods of businesses that have grown dramatically. The report, which draws on the experience of companies such as Starbucks, recommends that the charter sector commit not just to excellence but to reaching large numbers of children, financial rewards for staff tied to successful growth, “micro-reach” efforts that put charter teachers or programs in other school venues, charter contracts with performance-based funding, and strategic acquisitions and alliances.