Charter School Information
New York State Education Department Charter School Office
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
Northeast Charter Schools Network
Charter School Institute - The State University of New York -
What is a Charter School?
An “independent and autonomous public school” established under the provisions of Article 56 of the Education Law, also known as the New York Charter Schools Act of 1998 (§§2850, 2853(1)(c)).
Charter School law
Ratings, rankings, recent court developments
Charter School Funding
Find out just where does the funding for Charter Schools come from (doing more with less).
Why are they so popular?
Educational quality, a focus on learning and building safer, stronger communities.
Quick Facts About Charter Schools
How do they differ from traditional public schools?
Charter schools operate on three basic principles: Choice, Accountability & Freedom
Charter School achievement
See the difference Charter Schools are making across the nation.
Where can I find a Charter School?
Click the link below for a school-by-school and state-by-state profiles of operating and approved charters schools around the nation, as well as links to resources, research and statistics.
Charter Connection
Recent Developments and Ongoing Research and Analysis