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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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“Evasive entrepreneurs” create new K–12 school options
Bruno V. Manno, Chair 9.16.2020
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: Two years after Janus, why are teachers unions stronger than ever?
Michael J. Petrilli, Colin Sharkey, David Griffith, Olivia Piontek 9.9.2020
NationalPodcast
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The Education Gadfly Show: The politics of school reopenings
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Robin Lake 9.2.2020
NationalPodcast
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The Democratic platform would benefit from more honesty on charter schools
Jessica Poiner 9.2.2020
NationalFlypaper
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Schooling Covid-19: Lessons from leading charter networks from their transition to remote learning
Gregg Vanourek 8.25.2020
NationalReport
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The Education Gadfly Show: What about outdoor classes this fall?
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Erin Einhorn 8.12.2020
NationalPodcast
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The Education Gadfly Show: Should districts outsource virtual learning?
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Rob Kremer 7.29.2020
NationalPodcast
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The cancellers come for charter schools
Robert Pondiscio 7.29.2020
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: NAEP’s flawed reading revamp
David Griffith, Chester E. Finn, Jr., Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 7.22.2020
NationalPodcast
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Biden’s education plan should be more student-centric
Tressa Pankovits 7.17.2020
NationalFlypaper
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The Education Gadfly Show: What the coronavirus resurgence means for reopening schools
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 7.15.2020
NationalPodcast
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Listening to our elders: The timeless wisdom of Thomas Sowell
Robert Pondiscio 7.15.2020
NationalFlypaper