CPS Announces More Rigorous Charter School Accountability Policy (CPS - Chicago Public Schools)

(Source: CPS - Chicago Public Schools) Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced a proposed charter school accountability policy that will hold charters to the same academic standards as District-run schools and allow CPS to take swift action against poor performers. In conjunction with this policy, the District will recommend immediately placing 10 charter schools on an Academic Warning List, which could result in the closure of these schools if performance does not significantly improve. Four of these schools are receiving additional scrutiny and could be recommended for revocation or non-renewal. 'Establishing high-quality school options in every neighborhood throughout Chicago is...