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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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Which large school districts provide fertile terrain for charter growth?
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Michael J. Petrilli 12.7.2023
NationalFlypaper
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#898: How much competition public schools face, with Jeanette Luna
Jeanette Luna, Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith 12.6.2023
NationalPodcast
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear might be a moderate Democrat, but he’s no education reformer
Daniel Buck 11.16.2023
NationalFlypaper
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A new paper fails to prove that accountability impedes innovation in charter schools
David Griffith 11.2.2023
NationalFlypaper
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How school choice programs impact private school tuition
Jeff Murray 10.26.2023
NationalFlypaper
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How microschools can succeed
Daniel Buck 10.19.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Don’t mess with Texas school reform
Dale Chu 10.12.2023
NationalFlypaper
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#891: The fight for school choice in the Lone Star State, with Denisha Allen
Denisha Allen, Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith 10.11.2023
NationalPodcast
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Senator Dianne Feinstein: A champion for giving families more choices of schools
Bruno V. Manno, Chair 10.6.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Public charter schools and the Chipotlification of education
Christy Wolfe 9.21.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Hard lessons from a veteran homeschooler
Larissa Phillips 8.10.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Fair funding finally flows to charters—but the window won’t stay open forever
Michael J. Petrilli 8.3.2023
NationalFlypaper