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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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Five ways to ensure that charter schools have a political future
Brandon Brown 7.18.2024
NationalFlypaper
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#929: Equity and school closures, with Francis Pearman
Francis Pearman, Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith 7.17.2024
NationalPodcast
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Public funding for religious schools can help ease our culture wars
Michael J. Petrilli 7.4.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Charter schools can’t afford to lose Republican support
Dale Chu 7.4.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Is classical education research-based?
Daniel Buck 6.20.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Education navigators are an investment in social capital
Travis Pillow 6.20.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Blaming charters for segregation is dumb
Chris Stewart 5.23.2024
NationalFlypaper
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How a parent movement could revolutionize education
Daniel Buck 5.16.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Charter schools cultivate knowledge, nurture social capital, and build civil society
Bruno V. Manno, Chair 5.16.2024
NationalFlypaper
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When it comes to charter schools, slow and steady wins the race
Alex Quigley, David Griffith, EdNC.org 4.26.2024
NationalFlypaper
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School choice need not mean an expensive windfall for the rich
Michael J. Petrilli 4.4.2024
NationalFlypaper
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Toward a more research-informed charter school application process
David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.21.2024
NationalFlypaper