Summary
The purpose of this project was to broadly share innovation in school models by creating a website that provides information about innovative and successful K-12 school models from Canada and the rest of the world. Evidence suggests that with more information, parents would be effective advocates for the creation of new types of schools in Canada. The Fraser Institute’s center for Entrepreneurship and Education empowers parents, teachers, administrators and school boards with information about the strengths and weaknesses of various school models, and provides a platform to link stakeholders who are interested in bringing alternative education models to their communities.
Grant Outputs
School Chain Showcase – Improving Education through Choice – http://www.schoolchains.org/en/school
The School Chain Showcase is a place where potential school operators, investors, government officials and parents interested in greater school choice in their community can connect with innovative school chains from around the world.
Grant Details
- Amount: $100,000
- Type: Project Grant
- Total Budget: $313,000
- Period: Dec 2005 to Feb 2009
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Recipient:
The Fraser Institute - http://www.fraserinstitute.org/
- Project Leader: Peter Cowley
- Keywords: Charter Schools , Choice , Parental Involvement , Private Schools , Public School