charter school

American  

[chahr-ter skool] / ˈtʃɑr tər ˌskul /

noun

1. an autonomous public school created by a contract between a sponsor, as a local school district or corporation, and an organizer, as a group of teachers or a community group, often with a curriculum or focus that is not traditional.

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Etymology

Origin of charter school

First recorded in 1800–10; current use dates from 1985–90

Example Sentences

The state also has encouraged the growth of charter schools, which are publicly funded but privately run and subject to fewer regulations.

From Salon

Oh, and he opposes charter schools and would abandon mayoral control over schools, turning governance in practice over to the unions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The case highlights the resolve of school board members, aligned with the teachers union, to target a non-union charter school to further the aspirations of a district-operated campus.

From Los Angeles Times

He would also expand charter schools, and he wants to boost performance at all public schools by requiring failing students to take remedial math, reading or writing until they meet state standards.

From The Wall Street Journal

The system includes four different types of schools: the lottery schools, charter schools, specialized schools that require a test, and then arts schools that require an audition.

From The Wall Street Journal