The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of charter schools on African-American students, this study sought to determine if the practice of connectedness, alignment, rigor, and engagement (C.A.R.E.) influenced academic outcomes. The research methodology employed a meta-analysis in conjunction with a systematic review as a cross-reference and to address variables not covered in the meta-analysis. Utilizing a meta-analysis allowed for a synthesis of the existing quantitative published data to consolidate the results. This produced a specific report of achievement data for African-American students. The results revealed that regardless of region, subject, type of assessment, or school focus charter school do positively influence African-American students' academic outcomes. This study also found the practices connectedness, alignment, rigor, and engagement, the C.A.R.E. model when employed in schools improve academic outcomes, especially when combined and implemented with best practices.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1404556 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | McCloud, Margie J |
| Contributors | Wickstrom, Carol, Ezzani, Miriam, Young, Jamaal, Wimberley, Alan, 1959- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | viii, 135 pages, Text |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | Public, McCloud, Margie J, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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