Introduction: A New Choice.

INTRODUCING CHARTER SCHOOLS.

A Tour of Charter Schools.

The Birth of a Movement.

HOW CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE CHANGING THE SYSTEM.

Breaking the District Monopoly.

A New Role for Unions.

CREATING CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Getting Started.

Building Support.

Staying in Business.

WHERE TO, WHAT NEXT.

Key Early Lessons.

Charting the Future.