Charter schools proved more cost effective and yielded a greater return on investment than traditional public schools in seven cities, according to a new report by a research team based at the University of Arkansas.
"Making it Count: The Productivity of Public Charter Schools in Seven U.S. Cities," focuses on Camden, New Jersey; Denver; Indianapolis; Shelby County in Memphis; New Orleans; San Antonio; and Washington, D.C. The report indicates that charter schools yield more learning per education dollar spent in each major city.