charter school
noun
: a tax-supported school established by a charter between a granting body (such as a school board) and an outside group (as of teachers and parents) which operates the school without most local and state educational regulations so as to achieve set goals
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If the new operating referendum passes, Pike would become the first school district in Marion County affected by a new law that requires school districts in Marion, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh and Lake Counties to share revenue from operating referendums with charter schools.
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Some charter schools in the Treasure Valley also have cellphone policies.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Some charter schools in the Treasure Valley also have cellphone policies.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024
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“Charter school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20school. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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