Over the past fifteen years, charter schools and teachers unions have battled in state legislatures, the courts, and the media. But with increasing frequency, the two groups are facing each other in the everyday operation of schools. Will on-the-ground experiences change charter schools or unions?
Will existing conflicts only spread, or will direct experience lead to some moderation within each party? “The Future of Charter Schools and Teachers Unions: Results of a Symposium” summarizes the opinions expressed at the meeting and provides recommendations for how both groups might coexist while maintaining their most valued principles. Some important themes emerged from this unusual meeting.
You can read the full report at The National Charter School Research Project.