Local Control, Choice, Charter Schools, & Commercialism
Local Control, Choice, Charter Schools, & Commercialism
In this chapter, the power structure and control of schools is examined. The advantages and disadvantages of local control and educational bureaucracies are discussed. In addition, alternatives to traditional school structures are presented. Issues surrounding the privatization and commercialism in public schools are explored.
Following the completion of this chapter:
The learner will be able to compare and contrast how community power structures impact control over educational systems.
The learner will be able to discuss the impact that educational bureaucracies have upon educational systems.
The learner will be able to describe the alternatives to traditional public school structures, as well as identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
