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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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Schools educate kids; movements don’t
6.9.2014
NationalFlypaper
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Why we are betting on Washington State charters
Terry Ryan 6.6.2014
NationalFlypaper
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The interdependence of strong authorizers and great school operators
6.6.2014
NationalFlypaper
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To achieve a strong charter sector, start with supportive laws
6.5.2014
NationalFlypaper
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America’s disadvantaged children and the three-sector approach
6.4.2014
NationalFlypaper
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Charter school quality: Policy matters, but so does implementation
Robin J. Lake 6.4.2014
NationalFlypaper
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The California charter school paradox
6.4.2014
NationalFlypaper
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Why some charter sectors outpace their local district schools while others fall behind
6.3.2014
NationalFlypaper
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Building a great city charter sector
5.30.2014
NationalFlypaper
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Boston’s high-quality charters make no excuses
5.28.2014
NationalFlypaper
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NACSA’s sixth annual survey and the future of authorizing
5.27.2014
NationalFlypaper
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Announcing a charter school policy wonk-a-thon!
Michael J. Petrilli 5.27.2014
NationalFlypaper