Upstart Startup: Creating and Sustaining a Public Charter School (Series on School Reform, 34) - Softcover

Nehring, James

 
9780807741627: Upstart Startup: Creating and Sustaining a Public Charter School (Series on School Reform, 34)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0807741620 ISBN 13: 9780807741627
Publisher: Teachers College Pr, 2002

Synopsis

Direct from the heart of public school reform, James Nehring offers a complete tour of one charter school—walking us through the school’s vision of learning, the day-to-day challenges, the many achievements, and the lessons learned. From the unique perspective of school principal and then full-time teacher, Nehring takes us deep into the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, providing rare insight into the strategic issues involved in launching a new school. This engaging narrative is certain to add credibility and inspiration to all those who are interested in learning how charter schools operate and how public education might be renewed in the process. The message of this book is at once simple and profound: Charter schools work!

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About the Author

James Nehring is a former principal and current teacher at the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School in Devens, Massachusetts.

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Publisher
Teachers College Pr
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0807741620
ISBN 13 
9780807741627
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192

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