Based on course readings and content, compare New Orleans’ charter school network to non-charter networked school districts; identify key distinctions between both models; and assess the equity and excellence outcomes of both models (with evidence-based data).
Estimated Time for Completion: 4 hours
Target Course Objectives
Analyze the philosophical perspectives, major historical developments, and landmark cases that underpin approaches to education in the United States.
Analyze the impact of federal and state-level educational reform on equity and excellence in education while considering the influence of social, political, and economic contexts.
Evaluate dispositional and professional norms within an educational organization setting and make recommendations for improvement.
Analyze a school in New Orleans using an equity perspective to develop evidence-based recommendations that promote excellence, equity, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness.
Instructions
Overview of the policy/initiative/reform, including
Explain the origin of charter schools
Define the New Orleans Charter Experiment
Who is impacted by the New Orleans Charter Experiment – from the individual to systems level? Consider who is left unseen by charter implementation/policies.
What issue was the New Orleans Charter Experiment designed to address? What was/is the intended goal?
2. Policy/initiative/reform implementation
Articulate the educational outcomes for students and families since the Charter experiment’s start in 2005.
Provide recommendations that could address the adverse outcomes.
Critical Analysis
How does the charter movement connect to the equity and/or excellence framework?
Submission format options: Select a format to submit your critique.
Poster/Illustration (e.g., Canva product, comic strip, Prezi; PowerPoint). Poster presentation/illustration must address each critique prompt and include a voice narration. Video presentation must not exceed 10 minutes.
Min. 7 slides; max of 12 slides (not including References slide)
Number of sources required: minimum of 5
Academic Style Guide Requirements: APA
Include a References slide
Written option
Length: 3-4 pages (not including the reference pages)
Format: Double-spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman, 1″ margins
Number of sources required: minimum of 5
Academic Style Guide Requirements: APA
Include a References page
Submit this assignment Sunday, by 11:59PM Central Time.
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