Variations on a Theme: The Shift from Distinction to Commonality in Philadelphia's Diverse Provider Model 2002-2008

Autor/inn/en	Bulkley, Katrina E.; Travers, Eva
Titel	Variations on a Theme: The Shift from Distinction to Commonality in Philadelphia's Diverse Provider Model 2002-2008
Quelle	In: Journal of School Choice, 7 (2013) 4, S.532-559 (28 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1558-2159
DOI	10.1080/15582159.2013.837767
Schlagwörter	School Choice; Public Schools; Educational Innovation; Privatization; Educational Practices; Theories; Urban Schools; Governance; Organizational Theories; Portfolios (Background Materials); School Districts; Longitudinal Studies; Interviews; Administrators; Principals; Teachers; Content Analysis; Coding; School Restructuring; Pennsylvania + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Choice of school; Schulwahl; Public school; Öffentliche Schule; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Privatisation; Privatisierung; Bildungspraxis; Theory; Theorie; Urban area; Urban areas; School; Schools; Stadtregion; Stadt; Schule; Education; Educational policy; Financing; Steuerung; Bildung; Erziehung; Bildungspolitik; Finanzierung; Organisationstheorie; School district; Schulbezirk; Longitudinal study; Longitudinal method; Longitudinal methods; Längsschnittuntersuchung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Principal; Schulleiter; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Inhaltsanalyse; Codierung; Programmierung; Schulreformplan; Schulumwandlung
Abstract	Recent years have seen a growing push toward Portfolio Management Models that incorporate a variety of "providers" operating public schools. One rationale for this is that such organizations can offer distinct and innovative educational practices. This article describes the Diverse Provider Model implemented in Philadelphia from 2002-2008, and the shifts in practices by many outside providers away from distinction and toward alignment with the district approach. Drawing on institutional theory, we examine possible explanations for these shifts, including the particular structures and incentives in Philadelphia and discuss what can be learned about the prospects for innovation through outside providers. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10