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Teachers as Owners

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"Teacher-led schools" have recently received attention in the NY Times and other media.
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National Inventory of Schools with Teacher Autonomy
Updated Apr 23, 2011

Community High School

6415 W. Mt Vernon Ave. - Milwaukee WI - 53213
Type of autonomy arrangement: charter and mou
Basic Profile

Opened In

2004

Grades

9 through 12

Environment

Urban

Type

District - Instrumentality Charter
Autonomies
Select leaders
Determine school budget
Select colleagues
Determine salaries & benefits
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine learning program
Evaluate colleagues
Set schedule
Set staff pattern
Set school-level policy
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto
De jure teachers' authority is granted via charter contract with district and waivers from union. De facto teachers select their colleagues, although the district retains the right to fill unfilled positions.

About the Learning Program

Learning program is individualized, academically rigorous, and empowered by an emphasis on taking action and participating in the community. Students focus on social justice by putting their ideas into action through service learning and internships.