November 3, 2000

Movement to Create Charter Colleges Gathers Supporters -- and Critics

By SARA HEBEL

Effort in New York shows why the idea is both attractive and controversial

The charter-college concept continued to build momentum last week, as higher-education officials in New York met to explore whether some state institutions should receive the designation.

Under the concept, which has been studied in at least five states, public

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