Examines the daily responsibilities and challenges of leadership in charter schools, presenting results from a survey of charter school principals in Colorado. Most respondents had prior experiences as a principal or in a related position in a traditional school. Many also had formal training in educational leadership. Results suggest that most…

Reform policy adoption and implementation is examined in the states of Colorado and Maryland. The cases illustrate how three theoretical perspectives (institutional, rational/technical, and interpretive) facilitate an understanding of policy sustainability and adequacy. (MMU)

Surveyed teachers in traditional public and charter schools in Colorado and Michigan to examine differences in their perceptions of empowerment (specifically, decision making and autonomy). Results found no significant differences between the groups in perceptions of autonomy. Teachers in traditional schools believed they had more opportunities to…