Although there has been a massive protest among the teachers’ unions, certain politicians and others towards the virtual charter school system, the sector is set to grow in the near future. Major growth drivers for the sector include public funding, positive results from studies that indicate high level of satisfaction among the parents, under-performance of public schools, and requirement of lesser capital costs. The virtual charters or the cyber charters are a part of the evolving home school segment, operating entirely through online curriculum. Nearly 220 thousand students enrolled into cyber charter schools in the US in the year 2010. Moreover, the enrollment into these schools is increasing at a rapid rate of over 40% per year.
The research report titled “Charter Schools: A US Market Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the Charter Schools industry in the US, identifies major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. The report also offers a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and corporate developments in addition to an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies.
For the rest of the article, go to Rising Enrollment and Governmental Support to Drive the US Charter School Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
