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

Author/creator Finn, Chester E. author.
Other author Manno, Bruno V., author.
Other author Wright, Brandon L., author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, [2016]
Descriptionx, 278 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

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.
Abstract This is a book by several charter school advocates taking stock of the past, present, and future of the charter movement.-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2016021200
ISBN9781612509778 (pbk.)
ISBN1612509770
ISBN9781612509785 (library edition)
ISBN1612509789