Boot Camps and Science Camps: Comparing the KIPP and Harmony Charter School Networks

9 Pages Posted: 30 Aug 2011 Last revised: 22 Sep 2015

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Robert Maranto

University of Arkansas - Department of Education Reform

Date Written: August 29, 2011

Abstract

This paper compares the KIPP and Harmony charter school networks as examples of high poverty/high achievement schools. While each network seemingly succeeds, their different strategies reflect different founders and populations served.

Suggested Citation

Maranto, Robert, Boot Camps and Science Camps: Comparing the KIPP and Harmony Charter School Networks (August 29, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1919198 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1919198

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