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Scott, Janelle; Jabbar, Huriya – Educational Policy, 2014
The rise in the influence of and spending by educational philanthropists and foundations over the past two decades, especially in the area of market-based reforms, such as charter schools, vouchers, and merit pay, is evident across the United States. Largely due to philanthropic investments, relatively new educational intermediary organizations…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Philanthropic Foundations, Politics of Education, School Choice
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Jessen, Sarah Butler – Educational Policy, 2013
This article begins to unpack the complex effects of the policies of both the small schools and choice on students with special needs. Drawing on qualitative data collected throughout the 2008-2009 academic year and a range of quantitative data from New York City's public high schools, the author shows that while small schools and choice are…
Descriptors: School Choice, Special Education, Urban Schools, Public Schools