As we have learned, it is not enough to just pass a strong law; we must also make sure that it is implemented well and that other factors for success are in place. Intended as a companion piece to the annual state charter law rankings released earlier this year, the new health rankings provide a comprehensive picture of how charter laws are working in practice. Most of the states with higher-ranked charter school laws are also highly ranked in the health-of-the-movement rankings.
This report provides a helpful framework for determining the overall health of the charter school movement. We are pleased to refine our work to address the question of how states are growing and strengthening their charter schools.
