| Description |
247 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Opposing viewpoints |
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Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Ch 1. Are charter schools a good alternative to public schools? : Charter schools are superior to public schools / Ben Adams -- Charter schools have had mixed results / Sarah Butrymowicz -- The success of charter schools is a myth / Diane Ravitch -- Charters will raise the quality of traditional public schools / Vicki E. Murray -- Charter schools draw money away from public schools / Trent Moore -- Charter schools are entitled to local educational funds / Gina Smith. |
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Ch 2. Are religious charter schools a viable choice? : Religious charters are constitutional in most circumstances / Benjamin Siracusa Hillman -- Religious charters are unconstitutional / Susan Jacoby -- Religious charters can provide a secular education / Grace Rauh -- Religious charters do not serve the common good / Charles C. Haynes -- Failing Catholic schools should become charter schools / Chester E. Finn Jr., Michael Petrilli -- Catholic schools should be saved through vouchers and tax credits / Matthew Ladner. |
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Ch 3. Do online charter schools work? : Online charter schools expand options and benefit students / Michael Van Beek -- Online charters may fail students and reduce public school funding / Weintana Abraha -- Online charters are innovative and effective / Katherine Mangu-Ward -- Online charters are expensive and problematic / Carol Pogash -- Online charters reduce taxpayer costs / Commonwealth Foundation -- Online charter schools undermine homeschooling efforts / David N. Bass. |
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Ch 4. How can charter schools be improved? : Fewer and better charter schools should be opened / Thomas Toch -- More charters should be opened / Marcus A. Winters -- Charter schools are racially segregated / Noah Lederman -- The charges of racial segregation in charter schools are overstated / Gary Ritter, Nathan Jensen, Brian Kisida, Joshua McGee -- The academic achievement of charter schools is more important than integration / RiShawn Biddle -- Market-driven competition enhances both public and charter schools / Frederick M. Hess. |
| Summary |
Presents a collection of essays examining charter schools, including their strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons, and what can be done to improve them. |
| Subject |
Charter schools -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Charter schools. (OCoLC)fst00852525
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Charter schools -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Haerens, Margaret.
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Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-
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| ISBN |
9780737754421 (hardcover) |
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0737754427 (hardcover) |
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9780737754438 (pbk.) |
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0737754435 (pbk.) |
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