Amethod Public Schools
In 2004 Jorge Lopez took control of the school. At the time its Academic Performance Index (API) was 650. Lopez received guidance from Ben Chavis, head of the American Indian Model Schools, and established a system similar to the system of American Indian Public Charter School at Oakland Charter Academy. In late September 2007 the Oakland Charter Academy became the second public school in Oakland to win the National Blue Ribbon award. Oakland Charter High School opened in 2007.
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Organized in 2005 by the UAE's president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADEK is responsible primarily for the management and administration of the emirate's public schools. Additionally, ADEK issues licenses, monitors, and inspects the emirate's many different private schools. Since 2009, ADECK has implemented its New School Model, a project to improve teaching standards in the emirate by increasing the quality of teaching, curriculum, and administration. As part of the New School Model, ADEK has recruited thousands of licensed teachers from native English speaking countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.