Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ442168
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Public Money and Private Lessons: An Experiment in Choice Puts a City in the Spotlight.
Camuto, Robert V.
Religion & Public Education, v17 n3 p325-27 Fall 1990
Discusses Milwaukee's (Wisconsin) project for school choice. Describes the program of public funding for private schools, vouchers, and parent-run schools for African-American and Hispanic students. Cites autonomy, small class size, and values instruction as advantages of the small private schools. Reports graduation rates are higher and reading skills better. (DK)
Descriptors: Bilingual Schools, Black Education, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Schools, Ethical Instruction, Minority Group Children, Private School Aid, Private Schools, School Based Management, School Choice, School Restructuring, Secondary Schools, Small Classes, Small Schools, Values Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General
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Audience: Community
Language: English
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