The Charter School Movement in New Zealand and England In 1994, the Globe and Mail reported that question period in the Alberta legislature had turned into a “rowdy exchange.” Liberal leader Laurence Decore had requested that Premier Klein clarify his government's vague reference to piloting charter schools in the speech from the throne. Klein responded that he was not exactly sure what a charter school was. The ensuing uproar forced the speaker to close the house. Premier Klein is not the only one that is a little fuzzy about charter schools. (Barlow, 204) Our class poll of Prince George citizens revealed that not many understand what a charter school is. In spite of his claim of ignorance, Klein's government passed charter legislation in 1994, and at present eight charter schools are in operation in Alberta. Furthe....

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