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x, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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This is a book by several charter school advocates taking stock of the past, present, and future of the charter movement.-- Provided by publisher |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-268) and index |
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Part I. Looking back: The origins of chartering -- What's happened since -- Part II. How's it going?: Mixed achievement: down and up with scores and methods -- Charter schools in action: solid and sketchy examples -- What chartering hath wrought: notable developments -- Part III. Today's charter dilemmas: Pros and cons of districts and markets -- Authorizing, governance, and leadership -- Funding, philanthropy, and the profit motive -- In the balance: freedom and regulation -- Political tussles with friend and foe -- Part IV. Toward the future: More and better charters for the kids who need them most -- The larger promise of chartering -- Toward better schools and stronger markets -- Chartering and public education |
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Charter schools -- United States
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Privatization in education -- United States
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| Alt Author |
Manno, Bruno V., author
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Wright, Brandon L., author
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