NOUN
- an experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12; created and organized by teachers and parents and community leaders; operates independently of other schools
How To Use charter school In A Sentence
- Prior to my appointment, political opponents of education reform had successfully made charter school growth as difficult as possible. Times, Sunday Times
- This includes raising standards and expanding the role of charter schools and merit pay for teachers.
- We see America's character in Dr. Tony Recasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina.
- Worse, since drill-n-kill programs make an end-run around reputedly incompetent teachers, it is children in public schools -- rather than private, elitist charter schools -- that end up suffering computer disempowerment. Miguel Guhlin: Nurture Human Talents
- Right now, the governor is holding what's billed as a leadership forum on education at a charter school in the town of Chula Vista, which is between San Diego and the Mexican border. CNN Transcript - Special Event: George W. Bush Speaks at Education Leadership Forum in Southern California - March 2, 2000
- Finally, several national organizations have begun to help their local affiliates start charter schools.
- A proposed resolution to oppose voucher plans and charter schools provoked a spirited debate on the convention floor.
- A proposed resolution to oppose voucher plans and charter schools provoked a spirited debate on the convention floor.
- As I watched Waiting for 'Superman', the students and their families depoliticized the film for me and I cut down on my thoughts of, "No, it isn't like that," and "But you don't consider this," -- I was wrapped in their yearning for a slot in one of the charter schools presented. Christopher Reeve: Who is the Real Superman?
- SCHENECTADY -- A state worker and mom from East Greenbush is trying to drum up support for a K-12 charter school in Schenectady. Timesunion.com: Local Breaking News
