Despite the growing media attention paid to charter-school unions, comparatively little
empirical research exists. Drawing on interview data from two cities (Detroit, MI, and New …

This essay coins and conceptualizes the term “publicwashing.” In educational systems and
organizations, publicwashing is a symbolic communication that emphasizes organizational …

Informal and institutional barriers may limit teacher movement between charter schools and
traditional public schools (TPSs). However, we know little about how teachers choose …

ABSTRACT The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a cornerstone of special
education and mandates for physical education (PE) and adapted physical education (APE) …

In recent years, policymakers in many states have enacted reforms to teacher evaluation,
tenure, and collective bargaining in the traditional public school (TPS) sector. The …

This book helps readers understand, teach, and support children with persistent low
academic achievement who don't meet special education eligibility criteria, or for whom Tier …

Reflecting on these chapters in the times of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, we are
reminded anew of the interconnectedness of the world—the forces that link and join but also …

Background: Over the past decade, courts increasingly have considered cases that involve
clashes between public, secular private, and religious institutions in education. Such …

Recent union-supported teachers' walkouts and strikes across several US states and cities
highlighted union-led and grassroots efforts to amplify teachers' voices. Yet, the recent US …

Teacher attrition is a significant issue in charter schools, particularly among Early Career
Elementary Charter School Teachers. The high attrition rate intensifies issues, including …