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Over one million American students attend charter schools, and the movement is growing. Find out about the advantages and drawbacks, admission and enrollment information and the ways in which charter schools differ from public and public schools.

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Charter School Basics 
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  2. What is a charter school? 
  3. What is the purpose of a charter school? 
  4. Why would I want to send my child to a charter school? 
  5. How are charter schools funded? 
  6. Do charter schools charge tuition? 
  7. How are charter schools formed? 
  8. Who can form a charter school? 
  9. Why is the charter movement growing? 
  10. Do districts or states limit the number of charters? 
  11. Why are some districts and state governments turning to charters? 
Comparing Charters With Other Schools 
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  2. Is there a 'backlash' against charter schools? 
  3. How is a charter school different from a public school? 
  4. Do charters take money away from public schools? 
  5. Do charter schools answer to the same authorities as public or private schools? 
  6. What advantages do charters offer compared to public schools? 
  7. How is a charter school different from a private school? 
  8. How is a charter school different from a religious school? 
  9. How is a charter school different from a Montessori school? 
  10. How is a charter school different from a magnet school? 
  11. Statistically, how do charters perform compared to public schools? 
  12. How do charters perform compared to private schools? 
  13. Are all charter schools the same? 

Popular Questions

  • What is the purpose of a charter school?
  • Do charter schools charge tuition?
  • Why is the charter movement growing?
  • Why are some districts and state governments turning to charters?
  • Do charters take money away from public schools?
  • How is a charter school different from a private school?
  • How is a charter school different from a religious school?
  • Statistically, how do charters perform compared to public schools?
  • Do charter schools serve students with special needs?
  • Why is parental involvement important at charters?
  • Are charter school facilities on par with their public or private counterparts?
  • What extracurricular activities do charters sometimes lack?
  • How do I shop for a charter school?
  • Can I get my child into any charter school simply by applying?
How Charter Schools Work 
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  2. Are any laws or regulations waived for charter schools? 
  3. Can a charter school be shut down? 
  4. Who is qualified to teach at a charter school? 
  5. Who can administer a charter school? 
  6. Do charter schools require uniforms? 
  7. How long are the classes at a charter school? 
  8. Do charter schools serve students with special needs? 
  9. Why is parental involvement important at charters? 
  10. How do parents participate in their kids' charter education? 
Drawbacks To Charter Schools 
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  2. Are charter schools inconvenient to parents? 
  3. Are charter school facilities on par with their public or private counterparts? 
  4. What extracurricular activities do charters sometimes lack? 
  5. Do charter schools provide student transportation? 
  6. Do charters have higher expulsion rates than public or private schools? 
  7. Do charters have higher dropout rates than public or private schools? 
Getting Into A Charter School 
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  2. How can I find a charter school? 
  3. How do I shop for a charter school? 
  4. How do I know if a charter is right for my child? 
  5. Can I get my child into any charter school simply by applying? 

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