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A State Policymaker's Guide to Alternative Authorizers of Charter Schools
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Bryan Hassel, Todd Ziebarth, and Lucy Steiner
September 2005
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This 2005 report, written by Bryan Hassel, Todd Ziebarth, and Lucy Steiner on behalf of the Education Commission of the States, describes several types of alternative authorizers. Pros, cons, and potential policy implications for each type of authorizer are discussed.
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- Strong Charter School Laws Are Those That Result in Positive Outcomes

