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Education and Urban Society | 2 |
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Hunter, Richard C. | 2 |
Brown, Frank | 1 |
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Opinion Papers | 1 |
Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Brown, Frank; Hunter, Richard C. – Education and Urban Society, 1995
Introduces a collection of articles that critically examines the assumption that privatization is an effective means to increase competition, improve educational achievement, and provide a cure for the national decline in the American standard of living. The historical and political backgrounds of privatization are discussed, along with a summary…
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Educational Economics, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality
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Hunter, Richard C. – Education and Urban Society, 1995
Analyzes the private procurement of noninstructional goods and services and provides information about this movement that suggests individuals are looking for a "quick fix" for educational problems. It examines problems with contracting out for services and shows the strain this places on urban superintendents. Finally, an analysis of contracting…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Educational Administration, Educational Cooperation, Educational Improvement