Charter schools were envisioned as potentially providing significant advantages for the public schools. In 2002, Murphy and Shiffman completed a study. What were the results of that study and how has it effected the movement?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Essay suggestion: The study showed that charter schools were not any better or worse; the promise was not fulfilled. In some states, there was a move for alternative charter schools providing more freedom from local boards and administrations. A much higher level of independence was allowed.

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