| Contents |
Part I. Looking back: The origins of chartering -- What's happened since -- Part II. How's it going?: Mixed achievement: down and up with scores and methods -- Charter schools in action: solid and sketchy examples -- What chartering hath wrought: notable developments -- Part III. Today's charter dilemmas: Pros and cons of districts and markets -- Authorizing, governance, and leadership -- Funding, philanthropy, and the profit motive -- In the balance: freedom and regulation -- Political tussles with friend and foe -- Part IV. Toward the future: More and better charters for the kids who need them most -- The larger promise of chartering -- Toward better schools and stronger markets -- Chartering and public education. |
| Abstract |
This is a book by several charter school advocates taking stock of the past, present, and future of the charter movement.-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2016021200 |
| ISBN | 9781612509778 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1612509770 |
| ISBN | 9781612509785 (library edition) |
| ISBN | 1612509789 |
