A major study of Denver Public Schools’ (DPS’) implementation of a portfolio approach to charter schools, by Parker Baxter from CU Denver, found large positive effects on student achievement.

The study controlled for changes in the district’s enrollment. Examining only students who had been in the district prior to the reforms and who stayed for two years during the reform era, it found large and credible evidence that key elements of the charter school theory of change can have a substantial impact on student learning.

You can read the study and its summary, as well as coverage on Colorado Public Radio.

Come talk with the author and dive into the study findings more deeply at an upcoming webinar with Baxter on Friday, November 1^st, at noon, MDT, registration.