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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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The Education Gadfly Show #767: The fight to get kids back in class five days a week
Michael J. Petrilli, Clarice Schillinger, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 4.29.2021
NationalPodcast
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Not all non-traditional schooling is created equal
Julie Fitz 4.22.2021
NationalFlypaper
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The high cost and low performance of online charter schools in California
Julie Fitz 4.15.2021
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: A victory for charter school funding in Oklahoma
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Chris Brewster 4.15.2021
NationalPodcast
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A long overdue look at interdistrict open enrollment in Texas
Jeff Murray 4.8.2021
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: The pandemic’s silver lining: School choice victories in statehouses nationwide
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., John Schilling 4.8.2021
NationalPodcast
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School choice proves no match for wokeness
Robert Pondiscio 3.18.2021
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: How to get high-dosage tutoring right
Michael J. Petrilli, Mike Goldstein, Bowen Paulle, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.18.2021
NationalPodcast
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Working with communities is hard and complex—and vital
M. Karega Rausch 3.11.2021
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: Biden’s relief bill will cut child poverty in half. What’s not to like?
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Scott Winship 3.11.2021
NationalPodcast
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The Education Gadfly Show: A view from the frontlines of the reopening wars
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Karen Vaites 3.4.2021
NationalPodcast
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Charter school growth increases resources in district-run schools
Patrick Wolf 2.25.2021
NationalFlypaper