Privatization Resources

Privatization | NEA
http://www.nea.org/privatization/ 
Find a basic overview of this issue and information about how privatization has affected public schools, as well as recommended resources for additional information.

The War against America's Public Schools: Privatizing Schools, Commercializing Education
http://www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0321080734,00.html
In his 288-page paperback (2001), popular author Gerald W. Bracey discusses the historical context of privatization, charter schools, vouchers, and effects of commercialism. Available from Pearson Technology Group Resource Center Online Store.

Michigan Privatization Report | Mackinac Center for Public Policy
http://www.mackinac.org/pubs/mpr/
The Michigan Privatization Report is published quarterly by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization devoted to analyzing Michigan public policy issues. It is distributed to state senators and representatives and policy staff; department directors and staff; municipal officials and administrators; school superintendents and school board members.

Privatizing Schools Just Shouldn't Be This Hard | The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A8773-2003Jan31
A veteran school teacher and former Edison, Inc. employee reflects on her experiences working in a charter school.

Charter Schools | NEA
http://www.nea.org/charter/
NEA provides a basic overview and analysis of the issues regarding charter schools.

Vouchers | NEA
http://www.nea.org/vouchers/
NEA provides a basic overview and analysis of the issues, research and public policies surrounding private school tuition vouchers.