#FactFriday: There are at least 13 types of charter schools

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It’s National Charter Schools Week, and we’re celebrating how public charter schools are meeting the unique needs of individual students, families and communities. But not all charter schools are the same; these schools are made for specific purposes to address local needs. The American Enterprise Institute’s report Measuring Diversity in Charter School Offerings classifies 13 different types of specialized charter schools.

Check out some of our favorite blog posts from the week below, and visit ExcelinEd.org to learn how your state can provide all families with effective public school options that best meet the needs of their children.

On the Blog

Charters Are Different and Especially Local – A Poem

Untapped Promise in Charter School Policy

#AskExcelinEd: How are charter schools actively serving their communities in 2020?

Three Examples: Elementary Charters Instructing Young Children at a Distance

Protecting Students in Charter Schools During the COVID-19 Financial Crisis

What Others Are Saying

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