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Charter Schools and Their Enemies

Thomas Sowell

Do charter schools help children learn more, especially children from poor and minority families, and why do they draw so much hostility?

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Author
Thomas Sowell

Why read it

  • You will learn how to compare schools fairly before you trust a headline claim
  • You will be able to check common explanations for school gaps, such as class size or family income, against results
  • You will see how money and interests shape the fight over schools

Who it is for

  • A parent choosing between a charter and a district school
  • A school board member or teacher weighing reform claims
  • A voter who wants the evidence behind education arguments

Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter 1: Comparisons and Comparability
  3. Chapter 2: Charter School Results
  4. Chapter 3: Hostility
  5. Chapter 4: Accountability
  6. Chapter 5: Student Differences
  7. Chapter 6: Dangers
  8. Appendix I: Test Score Data
  9. Appendix II: Student Demographic Data
  10. Appendix III: Special Students Data

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