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Peer reviewedFinn, Chester E., Jr.; Manno, Bruno V. – Policy Review, 1998
Suggests a few ways in which civic entrepreneurs can foster charter schools. Civic entrepreneurs, who need not be extremely wealthy, can help meet four critical needs of charter schools: (1) start-up capital, (2) technical assistance, (3) safeguarding freedom, and (4) fostering accountability. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Charter Schools, Citizen Participation, Community Development
Download full textFinn, Chester E., Jr.; Ryan, Terry – Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, 2003
Findings from this Fordham-sponsored survey--the fourth survey of Dayton, Ohio parent/community attitudes toward education since 1988--present a fascinating array of opinions about today's schools (and those who are responsible for them) and the changes that could be made tomorrow. Over 70 percent of Dayton-area parents support the idea of…
Descriptors: Traditional Schools, Charter Schools, School Restructuring, School Choice
