Charter Schools : New Models for Public Schools Provides Opportunities and Challenges

Answers the following questions: how many charter schools have been approved under state laws, what characterizes charter schools' instructional programs, how autonomously do charter schools operate & what influences their autonomy, how are charter schools held accountable for student performance, & what challenges do charter schools pose for federal education programs. 12 charts & 7 tables.Charter Schools : New Models for Public Schools Provides Opportunities and Challenges, was published 1995 under ISBN 9780788120640 and ISBN 0788120646.