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Nathan, Joe – Phi Delta Kappan, 1996
Presents a brief history of charter schools, summarizes important elements, discusses key lessons from the charter school movement, and explores some unanswered questions. Charter schools can positively affect student achievement, attendance, and attitude; often focus on low- and moderate-income youngsters; provide talented educators with…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Implementation
Nathan, Joe – Phi Delta Kappan, 1989
If Minnesota public school choice programs were as bad as Judith Pearson's "Kappan" (June 1989) article alleges, most teachers would not support them. There would be declining cooperation among rural school districts, little interest in handicapped or "unattractive" students' needs, and a teacher shortage. As this article…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development, Public Schools, School Choice
