Charter Schools: Creating Hope and Opportunity for American Education

"A useful and persuasive description of the 'state of the art' ofcharter school foundations by one of the movement's earliest, mostarticulate, and best-informed advocates." --Theodore R. Sizer,chairman, Coalition of Essential Schools

"A convincing case that this is one big experiment among many thatis deservedly taking root." --Business Week

"From ideology and accountability to politics and implementation,Charter Schools provides a comprehensive overview....It is apowerful resource for anyone interested in learning more about whatcharter schools are, how to start one, and what the future has instore for them." --Harvard Educational Review

"This book, which includes advice to charter school organizers aswell as profiles of successful charter schools, is a good place tolearn some of the basics. . . . a useful primer." --The AmericanSchool Board Journal

"If you already know a fair amount about charter schools, JoeNathan's [book] will give you the sensation of reading a travelguide about your hometown.... If, on the other hand, you arewondering what all the fuss is about, you need to read this book.It provides a clear and simple overview of an increasinglypopulated landscape." --Teachers College Record

"A comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of an increasinglydiscussed solution to school problems." --Forecast