The Charter Schools Resource Journal (TCSRJ) is a professional journal published by the National Charter Schools Institute, in partnership with Central Michigan University College of Education and Human Services. The journal serves persons or institutions interested in educational theory, research, and practice in PreK-12 school settings. TCSRJ provides an open forum to encourage and promote the construction and exchange of ideas that will expand knowledge and understanding of instructional models, innovations, and best practices for classroom teachers, school leaders and general educators as well.