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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

Find Your Charter School

Comprehensive National Directory

How to Start a Charter School

A toolkit to get started.