- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (Sep 7 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0761525165
- ISBN-13: 978-0761525165
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Timely Insight into America's New Public Schools
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Are you seeking an educational alternative because you are dissatisfied with your child's public school? Charter schools—public schools that operate independently of the regulations governing traditional schools—are becoming increasingly popular with parents who are looking for a better education choice for their children. In fact, Congress recently appropriated $100 million to expand the number of charter schools to 3,000 by 2001.
This informative book gives you everything you need to know about charter schools—and tells you how they are redefining excellence in education. You'll be led through a step-by-step process that helps you determine whether the charter schools in your area are right for your child. You'll also discover:
• How a charter school can respond to your child's unique talents
• Differences between charter schools and public schools
• Increased learning opportunities stemming from innovative practices and curriculum focus
• And much more!
"This clear, easy-to-read handbook will help every parent find a good fit between their child's needs and a charter school. A great guide!" —Cathy Wooley-Brown, Ph.D., Coordinator, Florida charter schools
"A must-read for all parents who want to advocate excellence and
innovation in K—12 education." —John Nelsen, M.S. Ed., co-director of Oregon Charter School Service Center
"An excellent resource! Every parent should ask these questions of their child's school—charter or otherwise." —T. Richard Roberson, Jr., J.D., Mississippi Department of Education
This informative book gives you everything you need to know about charter schools—and tells you how they are redefining excellence in education. You'll be led through a step-by-step process that helps you determine whether the charter schools in your area are right for your child. You'll also discover:
• How a charter school can respond to your child's unique talents
• Differences between charter schools and public schools
• Increased learning opportunities stemming from innovative practices and curriculum focus
• And much more!
"This clear, easy-to-read handbook will help every parent find a good fit between their child's needs and a charter school. A great guide!" —Cathy Wooley-Brown, Ph.D., Coordinator, Florida charter schools
"A must-read for all parents who want to advocate excellence and
innovation in K—12 education." —John Nelsen, M.S. Ed., co-director of Oregon Charter School Service Center
"An excellent resource! Every parent should ask these questions of their child's school—charter or otherwise." —T. Richard Roberson, Jr., J.D., Mississippi Department of Education
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Fred Birkett Delivers,
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This review is from: Charter Schools: The Parent's Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decision for Your Child (Paperback)
Fred Birkett is not just writing about charter schools. He runs the first charter school in Harlem, New York. He is a committed instructional leader with hands-on knowledge about how to make charter schools work. Buy this book and take it from a pro.
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A book that delivers its promise!,
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This review is from: Charter Schools: The Parent's Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decision for Your Child (Paperback)
Charter Schools, by Frederick A. Birkett, is a well-written and informative guide for anyone considering an alternative solution to traditional public school education. Like the subtitle implies, the book includes "everything you need to know to make the right decision for your child." Debate over quality education (or lack thereof) in our nation's public school system is finally drawing the attention it deserves. Although my own two children are grown and have completed their schooling, I was interested in knowing what charter schools were all about. The concept, barely 10 years old, was not in existence when my sons were in school. But, what about the next generation?To find out about this new trend in education, I searched for that one "perfect" book that could answer all my questions. Birkett's Charter Schools was the ideal choice. In a simple, straightforward manner, the author addresses everything from "what is a charter school?" to the wide range of flexibility permitted under the charter system, and the different approaches that make each facility unique. Birkett's step-by-step process of what to look for in a system that best fits your child's needs, includes: individualized instruction, class size comparison, and overall quality. In addition, he is careful not to overlook important details as transportation and before- and after-school programs. Finally, the author offers three appendixes of valuable resource material, including--basic facts and figures; state charter granting agencies, websites, publications; and, a complete list of "existing" and "newly approved" schools. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in the subject!
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Fred Birkett Delivers,
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This review is from: Charter Schools: The Parent's Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decision for Your Child (Paperback)
Fred Birkett is not just writing about charter schools. He runs the first charter school in Harlem, New York. He is a committed instructional leader with hands-on knowledge about how to make charter schools work. Buy this book and take it from a pro.
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A book that delivers its promise!,
By "nrosenf150" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Charter Schools: The Parent's Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decision for Your Child (Paperback)
Charter Schools, by Frederick A. Birkett, is a well-written and informative guide for anyone considering an alternative solution to traditional public school education. Like the subtitle implies, the book includes "everything you need to know to make the right decision for your child." Debate over quality education (or lack thereof) in our nation's public school system is finally drawing the attention it deserves. Although my own two children are grown and have completed their schooling, I was interested in knowing what charter schools were all about. The concept, barely 10 years old, was not in existence when my sons were in school. But, what about the next generation?To find out about this new trend in education, I searched for that one "perfect" book that could answer all my questions. Birkett's Charter Schools was the ideal choice. In a simple, straightforward manner, the author addresses everything from "what is a charter school?" to the wide range of flexibility permitted under the charter system, and the different approaches that make each facility unique. Birkett's step-by-step process of what to look for in a system that best fits your child's needs, includes: individualized instruction, class size comparison, and overall quality. In addition, he is careful not to overlook important details as transportation and before- and after-school programs. Finally, the author offers three appendixes of valuable resource material, including--basic facts and figures; state charter granting agencies, websites, publications; and, a complete list of "existing" and "newly approved" schools. I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in the subject! |
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