Charter schools a reference handbook

Main Author: Weil, Danny K., 1953-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2000.
Series: Contemporary education issues
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The emergence of charter schools
  • Defining a charter school
  • Chronology
  • Curriculum and instructional approaches
  • Charter schools and the law
  • State laws that affect charter schools
  • Starting a charter school
  • Politics and the charter school challenge
  • Historical background
  • Teachers' unions and charter schools
  • Union positions
  • Organizations, associations, and government agencies
  • Selected print and nonprint resources.