A New Type of Public School
eBook - ePub

A New Type of Public School

Primary Source Interviews and Essays on Michigan Charter Schools

  1. 242 pages
  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

A New Type of Public School

Primary Source Interviews and Essays on Michigan Charter Schools

About this book

Michigan's education system has been transformed by the rapid growth of charter schools and school choice since 1993. A New Type of Public School: Primary Source Interviews and Essays on Michigan Charter Schools traces the state's journey from restrictive policies to a dynamic, often controversial marketplace for public education.

Drawing on original documents and the voices of policymakers, the chapters in this book reveal how political leaders and advocacy networks have reshaped governance, accountability, and equity. Michigan's story offers vital insights into the national debate on charter schools and the future of public education.

A New Type of Public School demystifies the policymaking process and provides a vital lens on the complexities of educational reform. It is essential reading for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of public schooling.

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Information

Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781806867080
9781806867066
eBook ISBN
9781806867073
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education Administration

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Series Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. About the Authors
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction: The Architecture of Reform: Michigan as a Case Study in Educational Governance
  10. Part 1. The Speech That Started It All
  11. Part 2. Oral Histories
  12. Part 3. Essays on Charter Schools
  13. Part 4. Original Charter Schools Law
  14. Conclusion: Legal Vindication and the Horizon of School Choice
  15. Appendix—Charter School Timeline

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