Are charter schools considered public schools?
Yes, charter schools are considered public schools. However, charter schools differ from the traditional public schools because they offer parents, teachers and students different options concerning education and guidelines. Charter schools are organized by community leaders and parents and are run independently from the traditional public school.
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