The Wiley Handbook of School Choice

Robert A. Fox, Nina K. Buchanan

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
21 April 2017

Educational strategies & policy; Admissions procedures; Schools

Series: Wiley Handbooks in Education

The Wiley Handbook of School Choice presents a comprehensive collection of original essays addressing the wide range of alternatives to traditional public schools available in contemporary US society.

A comprehensive collection of the latest research findings on school choices in the US, including charter schools, magnet schools, school vouchers, home schooling, private schools, and virtual schools Viewpoints of both advocates and opponents of each school choice provide balanced examinations and opinions Perspectives drawn from both established researchers and practicing professionals in the U.S. and abroad and from across the educational spectrum gives a holistic outlook Includes thorough coverage of the history of traditional education in the US, its current state, and predictions for the future of each alternative school choice

Edited by: Robert A. Fox, Nina K. Buchanan
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 1.021kg
ISBN: 9781119082354
ISBN 10: 1119082358
Series: Wiley Handbooks in Education
Pages: 584
Publication Date: 21 April 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

ROBERT A. FOX is Professor Emeritus, University of Hawaii at Hilo. Dr. Fox's previous positions have included member of the Hawaii State Board of Education, a seat on the Board of Directors of the National Education Association, Chair of the NEA Higher Education Caucus, Vice Chair of the American Association of University Professors' Collective Bargaining Congress, and President of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly. He is an author of over 50 papers and presentations on school choice. NINA K. BUCHANAN is a Senior Editor of the Journal of School Choice and Professor Emerita at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Dr. Buchanan has published widely in gifted education, project-based learning, and national and international school choice. Her publications include Conducting Research and Evaluation in Gifted Education: A Handbook of Methods and Applications (1991), which is still in wide use.