charter school

noun

Definition of charter school

: 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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Newsom proposed prohibiting charter schools from blocking or disenrolling special education students who require more support for disabilities. — Laurel Rosenhall, The Mercury News, "California just passed a $215 billion budget. Here’s what’s between the lines.," 14 June 2019 State law requires charter schools to locate within the district that authorizes them. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Three Learn4Life charter school sites will be shut down on judge’s order," 12 June 2019 Around 50 students are currently officially registered to attend the charter school, officials said. — al.com, "Threats, bullying delayed progress at Alabama charter school, officials say," 7 June 2019 Melton also authored unsuccessful bills that would have raised teachers’ salaries and prohibited new charter schools in Gary until 2024. — Carole Carlson, Post-Tribune, "Gary Democrat Eddie Melton weighing bid for governor," 4 June 2019 While Pennsylvania’s charter law tasks school districts with authorizing charter schools, the state Department of Education authorizes cyber charters. — Maddie Hanna, https://www.inquirer.com, "Pa. charter-school students lag in math, with cyber results ‘overwhelmingly negative,’ study says," 4 June 2019 The Microsoft co-founder’s legacy here includes opening the world’s largest private charity across the street from the Space Needle, creating housing for homeless families and supporting charter schools. — Washington Post, "Barbs for Bezos but Bill Gates largely admired in Seattle," 30 June 2018 In a 2013 interview with Philanthropy Magazine, DeVos said her ultimate goals in education reform encompassed not just charter schools and voucher programs, but also virtual education. — Longreads, "The Great Online School Scam," 21 Feb. 2018 Now the state is zeroing in on DeVos, a billionaire charter school advocate, and the changing mission of her department. — NBC News, "DeVos agenda on higher education is a new front for Democratic resistance," 3 July 2018

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charter school

noun

English Language Learners Definition of charter school

US : a school that is established by a charter, is run by teachers, parents, etc., and uses tax money but does not have to be run according to the rules of a city or state

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charter school

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Kids Definition of charter school

: a public school that is established by a charter describing its programs and goals and is supported by taxes but does not have to be run according to many of the rules of a city or state