Question 2: Non-traditional education

Many are interested in experimenting with non-traditional forms of educational programs and delivery, such as:
> charter schools, small schools, magnet schools, distributed learning/distance education, home schooling, and others.
QUESTION: For such forms of education, what should the ROLE of the state be?

For example, should the state:

• decide which models should be used and under what circumstances
• set accountability standards school districts must meet, when they decide to use such models?
• encourage and publicize research regarding which models are effective or ineffective in which situations?
• encourage use of models that have demonstrated effectiveness?

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John Ford,
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