Why academies?
Socially divisive gimmick or political and moral imperative?
Opposition: dogma or legitimate concern?
"It's really down to the sponsor"
Schools for the future: trophy buildings or learning
Environments?
Distinctive features of academies: 1. independence
Accountability, pressure
Distinctive features of academies: 2. innovation
A coherent policy?
Designed to deliver?
The future of academies: consolidating the beachhead?
Academies and educational reform : governance, leadership and strategy by Elizabeth L. Leo. ISBN 9781847693174. Published by Multilingual Matters in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.