Alternative schooling and school choice /

Education of America's school children is always hotly debated. This volume in the point/counterpoint 'Debating Issues in American Education' series tackles the topic of alternative schooling and school choice. The contributors explore such varied issues as charter schools, for-profit...

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Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Osborne, Allan G., Jr., 1951- (Editor), Russo, Charles J. (Editor), Cattaro, Gerald Michael (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, 2012.
Series:Debating issues in American education ; volume 1.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Education of America's school children is always hotly debated. This volume in the point/counterpoint 'Debating Issues in American Education' series tackles the topic of alternative schooling and school choice. The contributors explore such varied issues as charter schools, for-profit schools, faith-based schools, magnet schools and vouchers. Each chapter has an introductory essay by the volume editor, followed by point/counterpoint articles written and signed by invited experts, and concludes with further readings and resources.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxix, 367 pages).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781452218328 (ebook) :