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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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What reformers can do to expand charters and choice besides advocating for policy change
Michael J. Petrilli 5.4.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Rely on local actors, instead of faulty information, to make judgements about school quality
Jay P. Greene 5.4.2016
NationalFlypaper
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Revamp of Charter Schools Program incentivizes (mostly) the right things
Jamie Davies O'Leary 5.3.2016
NationalFlypaper
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The weak predictive power of test scores
Jay P. Greene 5.2.2016
NationalFlypaper
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When personal beliefs and duties collide
5.2.2016
NationalBlog
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Teaching to the Student: Charter School Effectiveness in Spite of Perverse Incentives
Aaron Churchill 5.2.2016
NationalBlog
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Virtual schools mean real work for charter supporters
Chad L. Aldis 5.2.2016
NationalBlog
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Coming next week: Jay Greene and I debate school choice and the role of test scores in determining school quality
Michael J. Petrilli 4.29.2016
NationalFlypaper
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A deep dive into Ohio’s charter school enrollment data
Aaron Churchill 4.29.2016
NationalBlog
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Opportunity awaits: A market analysis of Ohio’s charter school sector
Jessica Poiner 4.28.2016
NationalBlog
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Announcing the Fordham Institute's third annual Wonkathon. This year's topic: ESSA and parental choice
Michael J. Petrilli 4.28.2016
NationalWonkathon
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School choice, student mobility, and school quality in New Orleans
Robert Pondiscio 4.27.2016
NationalFlypaper