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 others were Hopkins, Robbinsdale and Butterfield, plus 10 charter schools across the state.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 July 2024
In recent years, DeSantis and Republican lawmakers have put an emphasis on the classical education model, largely followed by private Christian schools and charter schools.
—Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
The gym also partners with local charter schools and community programs to offer youth lessons.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 June 2024
The district is facing a tough budget year due to declining student enrollment, the loss of a federal COVID dollars and a $108 million settlement with charter schools over how previous referendum dollars were allocated.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 July 2024
In recent years, DeSantis and Republican lawmakers have put an emphasis on the classical education model, largely followed by private Christian schools and charter schools.
—Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
The gym also partners with local charter schools and community programs to offer youth lessons.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 June 2024
The district is facing a tough budget year due to declining student enrollment, the loss of a federal COVID dollars and a $108 million settlement with charter schools over how previous referendum dollars were allocated.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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“Charter school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20school. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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