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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The bond would also allocate $50 million to nine Kansas City area charter schools.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
If approved, the regulation would be the first implemented since charter schools were established in Maryland by a 2003 law.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
The task force is also considering two sets of proposals for how transportation and facilities could be shared by district and charter schools.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
Newsom opposes school choice and issued a moratorium on some new charter schools in California.
—Jon England, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025
If approved, the regulation would be the first implemented since charter schools were established in Maryland by a 2003 law.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
The task force is also considering two sets of proposals for how transportation and facilities could be shared by district and charter schools.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
Newsom opposes school choice and issued a moratorium on some new charter schools in California.
—Jon England, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Charter school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20school. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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