Award Date

May 2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education

First Committee Member

Miguel Gonzales

Second Committee Member

Bradley Marianno

Third Committee Member

Nancy Lough

Fourth Committee Member

Ching-Chen Chen

Number of Pages

93

Abstract

Charter schools have witnessed significant growth in the United States, accompanied by increased diversity among student populations. However, Southern Nevada charter schools diverge from national trends, enrolling a less racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. This study examined factors that shape charter school leaders’ student recruitment practices in Southern Nevada. In addition to addressing the lack of literature coverage on Southern Nevada charter schools’ demographics, this study also introduced new research regarding the predicament of charter school demographics in Southern Nevada. Using a case study approach, data from 16 charter school leaders and staff members across four identified charter schools were gathered, alongside website analysis and enrollment data review. Three main themes emerged: challenges related to complex public funding, difficulties in community outreach and informing about admission processes, and constraints imposed by charter school enrollment caps and application procedures. Based on these findings, the recommendations were provided for both policymakers and charter school leaders. This study lays the groundwork for discussions aimed at enhancing charter school recruitment practices and addressing public funding complexities, fostering greater inclusivity in Southern Nevada’s educational landscape.

Keywords

Charter School Principal; Charter Schools; Demographics; Diversity; Public Funding; Student Recruitment

Disciplines

Demography, Population, and Ecology | Education | Educational Leadership

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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