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Robbers or Victims? Charter Schools and District Finances
Opponents of charters contend that they drain district coffers, while proponents argue that it is charters that are denied essential funding. Yet too often, the claims made by both sides of this debate have been based on assumptions rather than hard evidence.
Mark Weber 2.9.2021
NationalReport
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I’m pro–public education. That’s why I want universal education savings accounts to succeed.
Michael J. Petrilli 4.20.2023
NationalFlypaper
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The extended case for faith-based charter schools
Andy Smarick 4.13.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Can we have both school choice and shared institutions?
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 4.6.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Charter schools make district schools more efficient
David Griffith 3.23.2023
NationalFlypaper
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#861: The fight to lift the charter school cap in New York City, with Crystal McQueen-Taylor
Crystal McQueen-Taylor, Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith 3.15.2023
NationalPodcast
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ESAs’ surge is decades in the making, and advocates are prepared for pushback
Adam Peshek 3.9.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Steep transportation challenges for choice-rich districts
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.2.2023
NationalFlypaper
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On ESAs’ popularity and coming challenges: A letter to Checker Finn
Robert Pondiscio 2.23.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Is transporting students for intradistrict open enrollment worth the cost?
Meredith Coffey, Ph.D. 2.23.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Why I’m wary of universal education savings accounts
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 2.16.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Give parents wide latitude on ESA uses—and give teachers their own accounts, too
Mike Goldstein 2.9.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Parent navigators are worth the investment for school choice supporters
Travis Pillow 2.6.2023
NationalFlypaper