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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Victory College Prep, a local charter school where Morgan worked as a kindergarten teacher, released a statement confirming her death, according to the Star.
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Facebook Show more sharing options LA MESA — A La Mesa charter school that was at risk of having its charter revoked amid deep financial and operational issues has worked out a correction plan with its authorizing district to stay open for next school year.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
Imhotep is a charter school with a distinct personality.
—Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
The Community School of Davidson, which is a public charter school, did not respond to The Observer’s request for comment.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Facebook Show more sharing options LA MESA — A La Mesa charter school that was at risk of having its charter revoked amid deep financial and operational issues has worked out a correction plan with its authorizing district to stay open for next school year.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024
Imhotep is a charter school with a distinct personality.
—Tony Paige, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
The Community School of Davidson, which is a public charter school, did not respond to The Observer’s request for comment.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
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“Charter school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20school. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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