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Why
do people establish charter schools? A:
People establish charter schools for a
variety of reasons. The founders generally fall into three groups: grassroots
organizations of parents, teachers and community members; entrepreneurs; or
existing schools converting to charter status. According to the first-year
report of the National Study of Charter Schools, the
three reasons most often cited to create a charter school are to: ·
Realize an educational vision ·
Gain autonomy ·
Serve a special population Parents and teachers choose charter schools primarily for educational reasons – high academic standards, small class size, innovative approaches, or educational philosophies in line with their own. Some also choose charter schools for their small size and associated safety (charter schools serve an average of 250 students).
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