The materials are submitted to the school s faculty for review. In his book The Reflective Practitioner, Donald Schon describes the work of an architect, a counselor, a dance instructor, and an attorney, all of whom were considered excellent in their fields. Reflection on action, or careful consideration of an action after it is performed, and Reframing, the ability to invent new solutions after reviewing a number of actions. This reflective thinking is a striking characteristic of charter school faculty and administrators. Their continuous research on their own practices and willingness to share what they have learned embodies the action research model by blending careful analysis with responsive action.
Children deserve quality schools and parents can t wait for more studies.
Research should inform action, not delay it. With engaged and satisfied parents, longer school days and years, and innovative programs not to mention the positive impact that competition has spurred in district schools charter schools boast a list of accomplishments as long as the lines to get in. There is no need to postpone raising the cap for want of studies when a research model is not only built into every school, but into the oversight process itself.