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How the Blob resists charter schools
Source: Robert Holland
Country: United States

Despite the rapid expansion of charter schools, the teachers unions and their nonprofit allies continue to advocate state and local regulations that would strangle the schools’ creativity and limit competition with regular public schools. (12/00)

KIPP charter school principal talks about challenges and success
Source: Education World
Country: United States

"I think the best thing we do is offer a structured approach. We have a structured approach to planning lessons and a structured approach to instruction and managing discipline. It all depends on the people, though. We're blessed with a group of incredibly talented people...." (04/01)

The ABCs of charter schools
Source: Contra Costa Times
Country: United States

Q. Who funds a charter school -- the state, the county, or both? What is the combined funding per student per year? (12/18/00)

Expanding the Charter Idea
Source: Pacific Research Institute
Country: United States

Comprehensive template on charter schools: Traces the movement from its earliest motivations; provides a blow-by-blow account of its development; outlines both the legislative successes and the continued opposition; assesses charter schools as part of the wider movement toward parental choice in education; and offers strategies for further expansion, including sample legislation. (9/99)

Charter school legislation: state rankings
Source: Center for Education Reform
Country: United States

A report and evaluation of the relative strength of charter laws in the various states.

Charter Schools: A Reality Check
Source: Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research
Country: United States

Five myths and facts about charter schools. Adobe pdf. (1996)

What are charter schools?
Source: Charter School Research project
Country: United States

Definition(s) and history of the charter school movement.

Charter Schools Learn a Few Lessons
Source: Congressional Quarterly Inc.
Author: Charles Mahtesian
Country: United States

While some charter schools have failed, closings have been the result of financial malfeasance rather than academic incompetence. Adobe PDF. (1/98)

Another Charter School Myth
Source: Goldwater Institute
Author: Timothy Keller and Mary Gifford
Country: United States

Considers the claim of critics who argue that charter schools will skim the academic cream from Arizona's traditional public schools, leading to a two-tiered educational system that will not serve the at-risk poor or children with special needs. Adobe PDF. (8/96)

Charter Schools: An Answer Parents Have Been Looking For?
Source: Indiana Family Institute
Country: United States

Charter schools are neither a fad nor a substitute for full school choice. But they can provide an opportunity for limited school choice to those who cannot afford private education. Adobe PDF. (7/96)

Charter school legislation: state rankings
Source: Heartland Institute/School Reform News
Country: United States

A ranking of state charter laws, from the strongest to the weakest, based on how each law encourages or inhibits the development of autonomous charter schools. (03/01)

Benefits of charter school districts
Source: New Democrat Online
Author: Paul T. Hill
Country: United States

For families, an all-charter district provides many options, so that every parent can choose the school whose climate and method of instruction works best for her child. (05/16/01)

Charter school districts
Source: Progressive Policy Institute
Author: Paul T. Hill
Country: United States

Discussions of charter schools now center on how the charter model can bring more widespread change. One idea attracting a lot of attention is charter districts -- school districts composed entirely of charter and contract schools. A few already exist. What are the benefits? (05/16/01)

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