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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 effects of D.C.’s citywide charter school lottery
Jessica Poiner 6.29.2016
NationalFlypaper
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NPR's Rocketship exposé fizzles on the launchpad
6.29.2016
NationalBlog
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The next twenty-five years of charter schools: Bigger, broader, and bolder
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Bruno V. Manno, Chair, Brandon L. Wright 6.29.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Ohio’s implementation of report cards for dropout-recovery charter schools
Sarah Souders, Aaron Churchill 6.28.2016
NationalBlog
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Time for Detroit charter schools to lead—not just fight to protect turf
Robin J. Lake 6.27.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Under the radar: The surprising role of school districts in charter sponsorship
Aaron Churchill 6.27.2016
NationalBlog
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Market Signals: Evidence on the Determinants and Consequences of School Choice from a Citywide Lottery
Jessica Poiner 6.24.2016
NationalBlog
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A victory for charter quality in Detroit
6.22.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Measuring the success of the country's first urban, public, college-preparatory boarding school
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D. 6.22.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Improving the quality of virtual charter schools
Aaron Churchill 6.22.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Charter accountability works in Ohio
6.22.2016
NationalBlog
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Can school choice and democratic control coexist?
6.22.2016
NationalFlypaper