Bibliograph

Charter schools at the crossroads, predicaments, paradoxes, possibilities, Chester E. Finn, Jr., Bruno V. Manno, Brandon L. Wright

Type

Label

Charter schools at the crossroads, predicaments, paradoxes, possibilities, Chester E. Finn, Jr., Bruno V. Manno, Brandon L. Wright

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Charter schools at the crossroads

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

950202582

Responsibility statement

Chester E. Finn, Jr., Bruno V. Manno, Brandon L. Wright

Sub title

predicaments, paradoxes, possibilities

Summary

This is a book by several charter school advocates taking stock of the past, present, and future of the charter movement.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

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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