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Estes, Nolan, Ed.; Waldrip, Donald R., Ed. – 1978
This book consists of nine papers that were originally delivered at the First Annual International Conference on Magnet Schools, which was held in Dallas in March 1977. In addition to discussing the rationale for magnet schools and the history of their development, the various papers examine how to initiate and plan a magnet schools program, how…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Educational Finance, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
Bennett, David A. – 1989
This document comprises a report on the architectural elements of choice in the desegregation process, a review of the choice process based on Minnesota's experience, and a statement of implications for state policymakers. The following organizational principles of the choice process are discussed: (1) enrollment based on a "first come, first…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Free Choice Transfer Programs, Nontraditional Education, Politics of Education
Download full textTucker, Allyson M., Comp.; Lauber, William F., Comp. – 1995
School choice advocates made many advances in 1994, and many states seem ready to pass school choice legislation in 1995. This report describes the state of school choice efforts in the individual states. School choice advocates look for action by the Federal Government as Congress discusses ways to help states implement choice, whether by…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Change, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – 1992
School choice policies allow parents to exercise an active role in selecting the school or educational program their children attend. This report reviews development of school choice policies at the national and state levels. Rationales for school choice programs and key components of these programs are noted. Eight types of school choice programs…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Dropout Prevention, Educational Policy, Educational Vouchers
Tokarska, Barbara; And Others – 1992
An ongoing study examined implementation and student response to academic career magnet (ACM) programs in New York City high schools. The programs emphasize both college preparation and career education, demonstrating one approach to the current emphasis on integrating academic and vocational education. New York City offers a wide array of magnet…
Descriptors: Career Education, Educational Administration, Educational Demand, Educational Supply
Raywid, Mary Anne – Equity and Choice, 1992
Explores issues faced by designers of school choice systems as numbers and types of choice arrangements proliferate and become more complex. Defines elements of a successful system of choice. The system developed will depend on the intentions, assumptions, and commitments present in the initial design. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Educational Change, Educational Cooperation, Educational Innovation
