Key officials report that Rhode Island's new charter performance framework reduced political interference through standardized, transparent data and consistent processes¶
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q2 i? Officials perceived that standardized, transparent data and consistent processes reduced political interference in charter authorization and increased the system's credibility. → Margaret E. Raymond 2025
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Margaret E. Raymond 2025¶
Margaret E. Raymond, PhD; Marzena Sasnal, PhD. (2025). The Impact of Rhode Island's Charter School Performance Review System on the Education Landscape. Center for Research on Education Outcomes, Stanford University. https://credo.stanford.edu/reports/item/rhode-island-2025/
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Qualitative interview study: CREDO conducted 12 in-depth interviews with 14 key officials (RIDE staff, Council/Governor's Office personnel, charter school leaders) between September and November 2024, analyzing transcripts for themes. Officials reported the framework "reduced political interference by utilizing standardized, transparent data and consistent processes." No effect sizes are reported.
"The new performance framework has reduced political interference by utilizing standardized, transparent data and consistent processes. Clear metrics have alleviated tensions and increased the credibility of the authorization system."
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Related Claims¶
- Officials report the new framework's transparency and annual dashboards reduced surprise and stress and enabled focus on continuous improvement — related
- Key officials describe a shift from a punitive top-down accountability approach to a collaborative, improvement-focused model that fostered trust and communication — related
- Officials raised equity concerns that closing low-performing charter schools may not better serve students when alternative district schools perform even worse — related
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Key officials report that Rhode Island's new charter performance framework reduced political interference through standardized, transparent data and consistent processes |
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Key officials report that Rhode Island's new charter performance framework reduced political interference through standardized, transparent data and consistent processes |
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