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Supreme Court Opens a Path to Religious Charter Schools
But the trail ahead holds twists and turns
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What Next for New York Charter Schools?
The era of explosive growth of network-run, “no excuses” charter schools is over. Tentatively emerging: “community-based” charter schools.
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Mission is Everything
The most celebrated word has been “every.” The most polarizing? “College.”
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New Biden Rules Would Slow Charter Growth
Parents, governors register objections to proposed changes
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The Bigger Picture of Charter School Results
A National Analysis of System-Level Effects on Test Scores and Graduation Rates
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Choice, Flexibility, Accountability Drive School Improvement
One kind of public school is improving faster than another kind. What explains charter success?
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Soaring Real Estate Prices, Vocal Opponents Complicate School Site Search
Parent’s Plea: “We need more people advocating for us”
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What Should Our Leaders Do About Failing Schools?
Innovation zones—with autonomy, accountability, independent boards, and extra funding—can bring improvement.
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Charter Schools Go to College
Networks follow graduates to campuses with support to promote success
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What’s Next in New Orleans
The Louisiana city has the most unusual school system in America. But can the new board of a radically decentralized district handle the latest challenges?
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The Stubborn Myth of “Learning Styles”
State teacher-license prep materials peddle a debunked theory
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Don’t Ruin College by Making It Free
Threats to quality and innovation outweigh benefit of increased access.
Take Away Their Cellphones
… So we can rewire schools for belonging and achievement
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“Balanced” calendars have no academic benefit
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The Stubborn Myth of “Learning Styles”
State teacher-license prep materials peddle a debunked theory
2023 Edu-Scholar Public Influence: Top 10 Lists
Here’s how scholars fared when it came to particular fields of study
Don’t Ruin College by Making It Free
Threats to quality and innovation outweigh benefit of increased access.
Take Away Their Cellphones
… So we can rewire schools for belonging and achievement
Busting the Myths About Year-Round School Calendars
“Balanced” calendars have no academic benefit
