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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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Steep transportation challenges for choice-rich districts
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.2.2023
NationalFlypaper
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On ESAs’ popularity and coming challenges: A letter to Checker Finn
Robert Pondiscio 2.23.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Is transporting students for intradistrict open enrollment worth the cost?
Meredith Coffey, Ph.D. 2.23.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Why I’m wary of universal education savings accounts
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 2.16.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Give parents wide latitude on ESA uses—and give teachers their own accounts, too
Mike Goldstein 2.9.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Parent navigators are worth the investment for school choice supporters
Travis Pillow 2.6.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Public dollars, private schools
Robert Pondiscio 1.26.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Education Gadfly Show #853: The Supreme Court and religious charters schools, with Nicole Garnett
Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith, Nicole Garnett 1.17.2023
NationalPodcast
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Rural school choice is more common than you think
Robert Pondiscio 1.12.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Charter school teacher turnover and retention
Daniel Buck 1.5.2023
NationalFlypaper
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Voucher lotteries and college enrollment outcomes
Jeff Murray 12.15.2022
NationalFlypaper
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Education Gadfly Show #849: The success of Denver’s “portfolio”-style school reform, with Parker Baxter
Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith, Parker Baxter 12.13.2022
NationalPodcast