The purpose of this study was to identify, examine, and compare the way globalization was perceived by 4 international school associations, 4 non-profit charter high schools, and 4 independent charter high schools from Southern California. Selected school associations, non-profit, and independent charter high schools were identified and their data analyzed. Standards, frameworks, evaluations, guidelines, and elements, as well as approved charter school petitions were obtained and content analyzed to identify evidence of various perceptions of global characteristics. Specific aims were to: (a)...