Instead of resisting the expansion of parental choice, school authorities should be able to identify school differences and to disseminate information about these differences to parents. This article summarizes some beneficial consequences of promoting choice and some concerns regarding educational opportunity. (MLH)

Argues for more equitable and effective public funding of private schools serving the categorical needs of learners. (Author/WD)

Intradistrict programs that allow parents to consider different neighborhood schools are desirable. However, choice programs that encourage a wide spectrum of specialty schools (mostly magnet, charter, and custom-designed schools) represent a serious threat to the core (democratic) purpose of public education. Neighborhood schools will be at the…

Within an open-market system, educators must confront a basic philosophical conflict between equity and excellence. Public school choice requires that educators review all existing rules, roles, and relationships related to school practice and adequately address new competition, accountability, and assessment challenges. Schools must have…