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| Finn, Chester E., Jr. | 2 |
| Manno, Bruno V. | 2 |
| Vanourek, Gregg | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Peer reviewedManno, Bruno V.; Vanourek, Gregg; Finn, Chester E., Jr. – Education and Urban Society, 1999
Explores the role of charter schools and explains why the charter movement is so promising for transforming U.S. education, particularly in urban areas. Addresses three common objections to charter schools and asserts that charter schools can serve the needs of at-risk and disabled students. (SLD)
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Disabilities, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Change
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
