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What is a Charter School?

 * ====**A charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract or charter with the state **====
 * ====**The charter exempts the school from selected state or local rules and regulations. **====
 * ====**The charter school must meet the accountability standards articulated in its charter. **====
 * ====**A school's charter is reviewed periodically (typically every 3 to 5 years) and can be revoked if guidelines on curriculum and management are not followed or the standards are not met. **====
 * ====**As of February 2010, charter schools operate in 40 states and the District of Columbia. **====
 * ====**A charter school law has not been passed in Alabama, Kentucky, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. **====

__In Layman's terms....__
==Teachers and students choose the school. The school doesn't have as many rules and regulations as a public school. Students and teachers help make the decisions towards their education process. In order to keep their charter, they must uphold the standards set by the sponsors.==

Why Choose Charter schools: 1. Increase opportunities for learning and access to quality education for all students 2.Create choice for parents and students within the public school system 3. Provide a system of accountability for results in public education 4. Encourage innovative teaching practices 5. Create new professional opportunities for teachers 6. Encourage community and parent involvement in public education 7. Leverage improved public education broadly

[|Charter Schools vs. Public Schools]

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