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More and More States Embrace Charter
Schools
More and more states embracing latest wave in education reform. President
Clinton calls for 3,000 charter schools by next century; we're one-quarter
of way there.
What Really Matters in American Education?
The Department of Education minces no words in stating its position on private school vouchers: "Using public tax dollars for private school vouchers fundamentally undermines 200 years of public education in America." Vouchers and other key issues are examined in a new Department of Education report.
Government Releases Charter School Report
"A Study of Charter Schools: First-Year Report" was recently released by the U.S. Department of Education. The study includes the first definitive survey of all charter schools (90% of all charter schools in operation as of the 1995-96 school year).