Another important factor on the side of charter school advocates is the greatly diminished power of the teachers union, which had often been an obstacle in earlier reform efforts. (educationnext.org)
In light of these mixed results, what can the nation's experience with earlier reforms contribute to the current discussion of standards, testing, and accountability? (educationnext.org)
California's successions in leadership and shifts in the political winds have led to the dismantling of earlier reforms and the layering on of new ones. (educationnext.org)