Charter Schools Coming in 2008
WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL?
A charter school is a public school operating under a charter granted by the Commissioner of Education; that is independent of the District Board of Education and that is managed by a Board of Trustees. Charter school legislation was passed to give a choice to all parents for their children's education. The intent of this legislation is to:- Improve student learning and achievement;
- Increase the availability of choices to parents and students when selecting a learning environment;
- Encourage the use of different and innovative learning methods;
- Establish a new system of accountability for schools;
- Make the school a unit for educational improvement;
