What is a Charter School?
Charter schools are public K-12 schools started by parents, teachers, and/or community members who apply for a “charter,” which defines the school’s specific mission and goals, and how these goals will be measured. Charter schools must be sponsored by a authorizer, who then files an affidavit of intent to sponsor a charter school with the state for approval. Authorizers of charter schools may be non-profit organizations, foundations, local school districts, intermediate school districts, or post-secondary institutions. Charter schools are accountable to their authorizers, parents and families, the state, and the public for achieving measurable results in student achievement and for implementing fiscally sound management. Charter schools are extremely diverse in their focuses. From project-based high schools to arts-intensive schools to online learning and technology-focused schools, the missions of charter schools in Minnesota vary widely. Since charter schools are public schools, they
Charter schools are independently-run public schools that operate according to the terms of a contract, or charter, between a private group and a school district or state. In exchange for greater freedom over aspects such as the academic program, management structure, and length of the school day and year, charters are held accountable for concrete performance targets. For more information about charter schools, visit the Teaching in a New Orleans public school section of this website.
A charter school is a public school which is usually created by a founding group that can include educators, parents and community members. It is usually sponsored by a local school board or county board of education. A charter school is generally exempt from most laws governing school districts and therefore increases the opportunities and educational choices available to the community. The school must participate in and be held accountable to the California State Standards as measured by the STAR test.
