Charter Schools Growing in Number and Popularity

Currently, Utah has 36 charter schools with nearly 12,000 students in 12 different school districts. By next year, another 15 schools are expected to open. The schools offer programs ranging from performing arts, dual language immersion and early college to film, high-tech and service learning programs.

Brian Allen, a member of the State Charter Board, said the increasing popularity of charter schools is due in part to their model of managing progress individually rather than a group as a whole. "I think there is more of a commitment to individual student achievement in charters," he said. "They are more passionate about individual student achievement - it's a real cultural thing with charter schools. They are vigilant in getting results because they know people are expecting results."

Source: Deseret Morning News, 13 Dec 2005

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