The 74 – New Research Tracks Charters’ Early Moves During Pandemic

A new study suggests that charter schools heavily prioritized student engagement and instruction in the early days of the pandemic, with many navigating a quick transition to online learning and beginning to embrace a hybrid model by the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. This facile response, especially in comparison with traditional public schools, owes much to the organizational flexibility afforded to schools of choice, researchers argued.

The paper was released this morning by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO)…