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Vision
Renaissance 2010 seeks to create 100 high-performing schools in designated communities of need by 2010. These schools will be held accountable for performance through 5-year contracts while being given autonomy to create innovative learning environments using one of the following governance structures: charter, contract, or performance.
Background
In 1997, the Illinois General Assembly approved 60 charter schools for the state. Since then, Chicago has outpaced the state by starting 27 charter schools, with 47 campuses. The student achievement, increased demand, and strong parent satisfaction in these new schools set the stage for the Renaissance 2010 initiative, announced in June 2004. Renaissance 2010 calls for 100 new school by 2010. This bold plan closes chronically under-performing schools and sets up a competitive, community-based selection process to determine the best school operator for each site.
Basic Principle: Autonomy for Accountability
- Every new school held accountable to a 5-year performance plan or agreement
- Every school's achievement is measured by a standard set of metrics, beyond test scores
- Schools enjoy freedom over: curriculum, length of school day and school year, and budget
Goals
- Strong test scores
- Active parent involvement
- High attendance
- Low mobility rate
- Low teacher turnover
- High graduation rate
- High college attendance
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