Choices and challenges : charter school performance in perspective / Priscilla Wohlstetter, Joanna Smith, Caitlin C. Farrell.

Author/creator Wohlstetter, Priscilla, 1953-
Other author Smith, Joanna, 1974-
Other author Farrell, Caitlin C.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard Education Press, [2013]
Descriptionxi, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Charter schools--United States. --Evaluation.
Performance--Evaluation.
Education--United States. --Evaluation.

Contents What new opportunities have charter schools provided to teachers? -- What education program innovations have charter schools used? -- Have charter schools increased student performance? -- How have school leaders responded to greater levels of autonomy? -- Have charter schools provided increased opportunities for parent involvement? -- Have charter schools been subject to increased accountability? -- What have been the results of charter school competition? -- What unintended consequences have been brought about by charter schools? -- Reflections and commentary.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN1612505414 (pbk.)
ISBN9781612505411 (pbk.)
ISBN1612505422
ISBN9781612505428

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Joyner General Stacks LB2806.36 .W64 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold