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.
A recent U.S. Department of Education report looks at the differences and similarities of public and private schools.
Which is better: public schools or private schools? In the debate over school effectiveness, public schools may come out the losers. Private schools are often perceived to be more effective, with at least some evidence to buttress that position.
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).
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