Explores the constitutionality of religion-based charter schools. This book concludes that charter schools present an opportunity for parents and communities to form charter schools that can accommodate their beliefs; however, the constitution does not allow them to form schools that endorse their beliefs.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments. Abstract. Introduction, Bruce S. Cooper. Prologue. Can Religious Charter Schools be Constitutional? Legal Background: The Establishment Clauses. Understanding Charter Schools: A Policy Perspective. Hypothetical Religion-Based Charter School. Summary and Conclusions. References.
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This book explores the constitutionality of religion-based charter schools. The method of analysis usesnhypothetical charter schools to answer legal questions. The answers are grounded in law using the latestnprecedent. The background material before examining charters sets forth both the legal and policy contextsnof religious charters schools. The legal context includes a detailed analysis of the EstablishmentnClause of the U.S. Constitution focusing on the most recent Supreme Court cases on that topic. The policynanalysis examines the normative and structural dimensions of charter schools, which are then comparednwith voucher programs.nThe historical, political and educational contexts of charter programs are also examined. The book concludes that charter schools present annopportunity for parents and communities to form charter schools that will accommodate their beliefs; however, the constitution does notnallow them to form schools that endorse their beliefs.
