National Charter Schools Founders Library

The Founders Library’s mission is to capture the history of the charter schools movement for future generations to enjoy and learn from. From the original founders to the present day leaders, history matters!

Vouchers bill used to push legislation for charters in North Carolina – Harold J. Brubaker

Watch the full oral history of Harold J. Brubaker here: https://charterlibrary.org/library/interview-of-harold-brubaker/

Putting back pressure on political opposition – Harold J. Brubaker

Watch the full oral history of Harold J. Brubaker here: https://charterlibrary.org/library/interview-of-harold-brubaker/

What’s Next for Charters? – former Governor of Michigan John Engler

More from former Governor John Engler: https://charterlibrary.org/library/john-engler/

Hosting President Clinton in Michigan – former Governor of Michigan John Engler

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K-12 education as monopoly – time was ripe for change…- former Governor of Michigan John Engler

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Democratic community organizers secretly love charter schools – Caprice Young

Watch the full interview of Democrats for Education Reform here: https://charterlibrary.org/library/democrats-for-education-reform-dfer-oral-history/

Why not involvement of parents – Caprice Young

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Pandemic, adult interests and the never-ending battle – Shavar Jeffries

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Herding Cats: A New Breed of Education Entrepreneurs – Jon Schroeder

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What is the role of the Federal Government – Jon Schroeder

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The best answers come from teachers – Dave Durenberger

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Joe Lieberman’s efforts in sponsoring Charter School law – Dave Durenberger

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Authorizers – Richard McLellan

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The Idea of a Charter School – Richard McLellan

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Advocacy – Dr. Howard Fuller

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Why It’s Important – Mary Kay Shields

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