50-State Comparison: Charter School Policies
Charter schools are semi-autonomous public schools that receive public funds. They operate under a written contract with a state, district or other entity (referred to as an authorizer or sponsor)….
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Charter Authorizers: What they are & why they matter
This publication provides basic information on authorizers and their role in charter school accountability, as well as two examples of states with strong authorizing policies.
Charter School Accountability Under ESSA
This education Policy Analysis provides a brief overview of school accountability over the past several years, and then discusses how the Every Student Succeeds Act’s (ESSA’s) accountability provisions apply to charter…
School Choice Glossary
This glossary defines the multiple school choice options available to state policymakers, provides an overview of how states approach implementing these options and includes links to related Education Commission of…