Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, Pages 362-370: Charter Schools: An Alternative Option in American Schooling

Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, Pages 362-370: Charter Schools: An Alternative Option in American Schooling

Encyclopedia doi: 10.3390/encyclopedia3010022

Authors: Tong Tong Shelby Leigh Smith Michael Fienberg Adam Kho

Charter schools are educational institutions in the United States funded through taxation but operated privately under a charter or contract with a public entity, providing alternative public education options to families. Charter schools are subject to fewer rules and regulations and have greater autonomy than traditional public schools over operations, curriculum, and instruction, although have greater stakes in school accountability.