Founders Library

Bookshelf

Welcome to the Founders Library Bookshelf!

We have many wonderful historical documents in our collections, but there are more resources available from our dear pioneers. Read these exciting true stories from those who were there!

Below are a handful of books written by charter school founders. Follow the links below to learn where to purchase these resources.

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Evolution Revolution cover

The Evolution & Revolution of DC Charter Schools: A Transformation of Public Education In Washington, DC

Josephine C. Baker

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Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story

Ember Reichgott Junge

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The Split Screen Strategy

The Split Screen Strategy - How to Turn Education Into A Self-Improving System

Ted Kolderie

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Thinking out the how

Thinking Out the How

Ted Kolderie

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Hit the drum Sarah Tantillo

Hit the Drum: An Insider's Account of How the Charter School Idea Became a National Movement

Sarah Tantillo

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No Struggle No Progress - Howard Fuller

No Struggle No Progress: A Warrior s Life from Black Power to Education Reform

Howard Fuller

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