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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Since the early 2000s, the rise of charter schools has been a central narrative in Los Angeles public schools.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Texas creates space for adult high schools Traci Berry is the CEO and superintendent of New Heights, and helped write Senate Bill 2032, passed in spring 2023, which allows entities to enter into agreements among nonprofits, community colleges, and adult charter schools to form adult high schools.
—Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The roller coaster malfunctioned and came to a stop during the ascent, leaving the eight HISD charter school students near the top of the ride facing straight up, KHOU reported.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 29 May 2026
It was organized by Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and STEM Academy High School, two HISD in-district charter schools, the district wrote.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 29 May 2026
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Texas creates space for adult high schools Traci Berry is the CEO and superintendent of New Heights, and helped write Senate Bill 2032, passed in spring 2023, which allows entities to enter into agreements among nonprofits, community colleges, and adult charter schools to form adult high schools.
—Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The roller coaster malfunctioned and came to a stop during the ascent, leaving the eight HISD charter school students near the top of the ride facing straight up, KHOU reported.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 29 May 2026
It was organized by Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and STEM Academy High School, two HISD in-district charter schools, the district wrote.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 29 May 2026
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“Charter school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20school. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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