The Future of Charter Schools and Teachers Unions: Results of a Symposium

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 a convening of local, state, and national leaders from both the charter school and teachers union communities. It provides recommendations for how both groups might coexist while maintaining their most valued principles.

Please download the full report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (PDF file).

Also read the analysis of this proceeding, A One-Day Cease Fire, by Paul T. Hill, Lydia Rainey, and Andrew J. Rotherham (PDF file). The analysis is part of the Center for Reinventing Public Education report, A Balanced Look at American Charter Schools in 2006.