The Pros And Cons Of Charter Schools

Charter schools began in the early 1990s as publicly funded schools that offer families another choice in the education system. They are not private schools and do not have tuition.

Charter schools are not held to many of the rules and regulations of traditional public schools. For example, the schools can create their own curriculum and grading systems, and teachers are not required to have a master's degree or state teaching certification.

In return for having fewer rules, charter schools are expected to achieve specific educational outcomes within a certain period (usually three to five years) or have their charters revoked by the state.