As waves of educational reform spread across the United States, charter schools continue to emerge as an answer to what ails our school system. The issue of charter schools has fueled heated discussions as the nation struggles for its position as a global leader in education. This book takes a nationwide look at the heart of charter school debate: funding, governance and accountability. Dr. Fordham looks beyond the laws crafted by politicians to the actual implementation and how courts are treating those laws. This study offers a powerful preview into the direction that America's education system is heading.