From Jossey–Bass (a leader in education publications), this important collection brings together a comprehensive collection of articles, book excerpts, and seminal reports that define and explore the often controversial topic of charter schools. Filled with insights from best–selling authors, researchers, organizations, and practitioners, this comprehensive reader features 20 chapters, organized in four parts. The Jossey–Bass Reader on Charter Schools will feature the work leading authors in the field, with contributions from such notable educators as Linda Darling–Hammond, Theodore Sizer, Diane Ravitch, Chester Finn, Joe Nathan, and Katherine Merseth.