Navigating Charter School Landscapes
Growth and Governance across California, Arizona, and Florida
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Explore the transformative world of charter schools with this comprehensive analysis of their growth, governance, and impact in three pioneering states: California, Arizona, and Florida. Navigating Charter School Landscapes delves into what charter schools do differently, their successes, and the new challenges they face.
With Arizona leading the way with 20% of students enrolled in public charter schools, followed by Florida at 13% and California at 11.5%, this book examines how these states have reshaped their educational landscapes. What began as a limited experiment has now become a central element of educational governance, with the percentage of U.S. students attending public charter schools more than doubling in the past 13 years.
This volume provides a balanced comparison between charter schools and traditional public schools, highlighting the diverse perspectives of stakeholders and the inherent tensions within the educational system. Readers will gain valuable insights into the most salient qualities of charter schools, their implications, and the ongoing debates surrounding them.
Navigating Charter School Landscapes is an essential guide for educators, policymakers, and researchers, offering thoughtful recommendations for future research and helping readers navigate the complex charter school landscape.
Chapter 1. Introduction; Zorka Karanxha, William R. Black, and Arnold B. Danzig
- Section 1. California
- Chapter 2.Space, Place and Legislation: An Analysis of California Charter School Growth, Issues, and Challenges; Robin Chait and Kelly Wynveen
- Chapter 3. Examining the Relationship Between Special Education and the Charter School Sector in California: A Descriptive Analysis; Charisse Gulosino and Paul O'Neill
- Chapter 4. Charter School Expansion and the Fiscal collapse of Public School Districts; Gordon Lafer
- Chapter 5. California Charter School Law, Unintended Consequences, and Rocketship Education; Vladimir G. Ivanović
- Chapter 6. Reforming Public Education in California: Are Charter Schools the Answer; Edward C. González
- Section 2. Arizona
- Chapter 7.Policy Convergence Under Arizona’s Competitive Education Policies; David R. Garcia and Caitlin Albrechsten
- Chapter 8. Racial homogenization in Arizona’s rural charter schools; Casey D. Cobb, Gene V. Glass, and Charles Wentzell
- Section 3. Florida
- Chapter 9. Charters are all about Accountability: Florida’s accountability system and charter school innovation; Carolyn Harrington and Stacey Rutledge
- Chapter 10. Three Decades of Legislative Tremors: Centering School Choice Perils and Possibilities in Florida; William R. Black, Zorka Karanxha, Andrea O’Sullivan, and Sarah Semon
- Chapter 11. A comparative study of private Education Management Companies and stand-alone charter schools in Florida; Joseph C.Simmons, Zorka Karanxha, and William R. Black
- Section 4. Navigating Charter School Landscapes: Extensions and Conclusions
- Chapter 12. Trying to Thrive and Survive: An Ecological Approach to the Study of the Charter School Movement in the U.S; Brent Duckor
- Chapter 13. Sisyphus system leadership in England; Ian Potter
- Chapter 14. Conclusion: A roadmap for navigating charter school landscapes; Arnold B.Danzig, Willliam R. Black, and Zorka Karanxha
Zorka Karanxha is a Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of South Florida, USA.
William R. Black is a Professor and Area Program Coordinator in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of South Florida, USA.
Arnold B. Danzig is a Professor and Core Faculty member in the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program at San José State University, USA. He is also Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University, USA.