Abstract: Charter school politics and policies in 11 states and the province of Alberta are examined in this book. Each chapter focuses on a single state or province, and addresses issues such as charter school legislation, charter school accountability, and controversies and trends. The volume indicates that charter schools are having a significant impact on the institution of public education.
Resource Type: Research/ Reports (Non Federal), Legislation/ Policy Analysis Resource Format: Print Document Target Audience: Authorizers, Founders, Administrators, Teachers, Parents, Policy Makers, Researchers Resource Topic: Starting a Charter School, Legislation & Policy, Legal Issues, Accountability, Assessment, Impact of Charter Schools, Effectiveness of Charter Schools, Demographics of Charter School Students, Monitoring & Oversight