About this Book

The Wiley Handbook of School Choice presents a comprehensive collection of original essays addressing the wide range of alternatives to traditional public schools available in contemporary US society.

• A comprehensive collection of the latest research findings on school choices in the US, including charter schools, magnet schools, school vouchers, home schooling, private schools, and virtual schools
• Viewpoints of both advocates and opponents of each school choice provide balanced examinations and opinions
• Perspectives drawn from both established researchers and practicing professionals in the U.S. and abroad and from across the educational spectrum gives a holistic outlook
• Includes thorough coverage of the history of traditional education in the US, its current state, and predictions for the future of each alternative school choice