What are some reasons for and against charter schools?

About 60 charter schools have been closed for a variety of reasons, and effective accountability systems for charters are still few and far between. read more

So after boring you with a long preamble, some of the reasons that charter schools can be good are the same as the reasons why ‘regular’ schools can be good: high quality learning experiences, quality curricula, great teachers, the freedom to innovate and follow what works. read more

Though some charter critics pose meretricious and self-serving objections, others are sincerely concerned with the well-being of children and the soul of public education. Rebutting Allegations. What follows are the 10 most common allegations raised against charter schools along with responses to those weighty charges. read more

Charter schools are publicly funded but governed by institutions outside the public school system, including businesses, non-profit organizations, universities, and groups of individuals who write a charter and get it approved. read more