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Charter School FAQ

FAQ: Charter School Funding

We know there are many myths surrounding the operation of charter schools, which is why we like to periodically set the record straight with our FAQ blog posts. Do charter schools take funding away from traditional schools? No. Public funding follows a student to whichever

FAQ: What Makes Charter Schools So Successful?

  Charter schools are making a difference Charter schools are allowed to operate more independently than traditional public schools when it comes to staffing, scheduling, and programming. How does greater flexibility in these key areas correspond to their continued success? Staffing: The typical charter school

FAQ: Difference Between Charter and Magnet Schools

With all the many school choice options available today, it is easy to become confused. To help ease some of that confusion we are going to highlight the similarities and difference between charter and magnet schools. Creation: Magnet schools are created by local school boards

Charter School Students FAQ

The charter school movement continues to grow year after year. Today estimates of 3 million students attend more than 6,700 charter schools in the United States. Who are these students and how are they being better served by charter schools? We are here today to