How the BASIS Model is revolutionizing education — Peter Bezanson // BASIS Educational Ventures

Show Notes

• 01:19
  An overview of BASIS Charter Schools

  BASIS Education has grown from a single school in Tucson to a network of 40 charter schools across Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and Washington DC. As the highest-performing charter network in the country, BASIS consistently ranks well in the US News & World Report.
• 02:46
  Achieving high performance in BASIS Charter Schools

  The key to BASIS high performance is a rigorous middle school curriculum with high-stakes exams and above-grade-level work in math, science, and humanities. At the primary level, BASIS offers subject-expert teachers, ensuring that students are prepared for high school.
• 06:47
  BASIS Charter Schools tuition and admissions criteria

  All of BASIS schools operate as public charter schools with no tuition fees and no admissions criteria. Occasionally, BASIS will administer a readiness test to students applying for eighth or ninth grade.
• 07:48
  Demographics at BASIS Charter Schools

  BASIS appeals to two main groups: parents looking for a rigorous and results-driven education for their children, and students who have struggled in traditional schools. Parents believe that BASIS serious academic atmosphere can positively impact their children's performance.
• 09:25
  BASIS transfer student success

  For students who have struggled in traditional settings, a lot of work is required to adapt to BASIS' advanced curriculum. While some students successfully adapt, others may find the workload overwhelming and choose to leave.
• 10:02
  Student support at BASIS Schools

  BASIS offers support for students who are struggling academically, including lunch time study sessions with the dean and mandatory after-school tutoring. Despite lacking a personalized model, the school ensures all students are enrolled in advanced courses.
• 11:33
  Testing and leveraging data for educational improvement

  Across its network of schools, BASIS prioritized testing. This approach prepares students for high-stakes tests in high school and generates valuable data for BASIS to assess student progress and allocate resources effectively in educational improvement efforts.
• 13:57
  Burnout and college persistence rates

  While burnout is a challenge in junior year, projects and international travel opportunities in senior year help students rebound. BASIS senior year prepares students, intellectually and culturally, for college, contributing to a 98% college persistence rate from freshman to sophomore year.