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Charter schools: to each its own

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Issues raised by the emergence of charter schools in Washington, DC, in 1996 are discussed. These schools are becoming increasingly popular, with parents regarding them as a welcome alternative to the existing school system, widely regarded as failing. This has led to increased rivalry with public schools.

Author: Fisher, Marc
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2001
Schools, Washington, D.C., Charter schools

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Europe's problem - and ours

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European problems that are cultural and spiritual rather than political are discussed. Europe's crisis of civilization morale teaches us that theological lenses help us see farther, deeper and truly as compared with other lenses.

Author: Weigel, George
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2004
Europe, Public affairs, Evaluation, Religious aspects, European culture

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Public schools and marketing: The problem of commercialization

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Business has become more involved with schools by providing them curricular material, computers and cafeterias in exchange for advertising, and the controversy over this is considered.

Author: Stark, Andrew
Publisher: Heldref Publications
Publication Name: Current
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2001
Marketing, Public schools

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