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Charter School Facilities: Emerging Trends
This report covers national and regional trends impacting the current…
Reports | 23 Mar, 2020
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Preparation for Replication: Case Study of AECI
Introduction More than 4,000 charter schools around the country operate as independent, “mom and…
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Key Trends in Special Education in Charter Schools in 2015-2016: Secondary Analysis of the Civil Rights Data Collection
Using data from the US Department of Education’s biennial Civil Rights Data Collection effort, the…
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The State of the Charter Sector: What You Need to Know About the Charter Sector Today
Bellwether Education Partners (Bellwether) summarizes policies and trends and the current status of…
Accountability for All: The Need for Real Charter School Authorizer Accountability in Michigan
In this report, we provide the first comprehensive review of Michigan charter authorizers’ track…

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National Alliance of Public Charter Schools Oklahoma Charter Law Score Publication National Alliance of Public Charter Schools26 Sep, 2018 Each year, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (the Alliance) ranks states based on how well their charter school laws align to a set of standards that the Alliance… Read more
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Charter School Laws, Oklahoma Charter Schools, State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy
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Oklahoma Charter School State Profile ReportsEducation Commission of the States26 Sep, 2018 The Education Commission of the States compiled data and information on charter school laws across the nation. This is the state resource page for Oklahoma.
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Where are the Charter School Deserts in Oklahoma? ReportsThomas B. Fordham Institute26 Sep, 2018 The Thomas B. Fordham Institute details the distribution of schools in Oklahoma in order to provide educators and policymakers with information about communities that provide no… Read more
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Oklahoma Charter Schools, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding
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Health, Safety, Civil Rights, and Insurance Laws and Rules Applicable to Oklahoma Charter Schools Publication Oklahoma State Department of Education25 Sep, 2018 This is a comprehensive list of the health, safety, civil rights, and insurance laws and rules applicable to charter schools in Oklahoma. 
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Charter School Laws, Oklahoma Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy
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Jefferson County Public Schools Charter Schools Information AnnouncementsJefferson County Public Schools25 Sep, 2018 This webpage from Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, includes information on how to start a charter school within Jefferson County, as well contact… Read more
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Kentucky Charter Schools, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy
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Kentucky Department of Education House Bill 520 Approval Information AnnouncementsKentucky Department of Education25 Sep, 2018 The 2017 Regular Session of the General Assembly approved HB 520, legislation that for the first time allows charter schools in Kentucky. This webpage includes a link to the laws… Read more
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Charter School Laws, Kentucky Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy
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Kentucky Public Charter Schools Association Policy Overview ReportsKentucky Public Charter Schools Association25 Sep, 2018 This webpage provides a policy overview of charter school laws and advocacy in Kentucky. The information was gathered by the Kentucky Public Charter Schools Association.
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Accessing Federal Programs: A Guidebook for Charter School Operators and Developers ReportsNational Charter School Resource Center24 Sep, 2018 The U.S. Department of Education (ED) funds and administers education programs for a variety of purposes and recognizes and rewards excellence and improvement by students, schools… Read more
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Finance Resources, State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Funding
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Education Commission of the States: Kansas Charter Schools State Profile ReportsEducation Commission of the States24 Sep, 2018 This profile on charter schools in the state of Kansas provides basic information on charter school laws, charter school authorizers, finance, and other topics.
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Index of Essential Practices: Kansas Authorizers ReportsNational Association of Charter School Authorizers24 Sep, 2018 This resource from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers is adapted from the Index of Essential Practices, which details 12 practices, derived from NACSA’s … Read more
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Featured Publications

Charter School Facilities: Emerging Trends
Reports | 23 Mar, 2020
SMART Objectives Toolkit
Toolkits | 31 Jan, 2020
Building Capacity to Provide Quality Special Education Services and Supports: A Toolkit of Emerging Best Practices and Opportunities for Charter Support Organizations
Toolkits | 07 May, 2018
The State of the Charter Sector: What You Need to Know About the Charter Sector Today
Reports | 22 Jan, 2019

Featured News

U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response
News | 12 Mar, 2020
Notice Inviting Applications: Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program--Grants to State Entities (SE Grants) (CFDA number 84.282A)
News | 27 Jan, 2020
New ED Initiative Related to Charter Schools in Opportunity Zones
News | 10 Oct, 2019
Foundation Directs Funding Toward Special Education Charter Schools
News | 13 Sep, 2018
New School Year Brings New Charter Schools to Idaho
News | 10 Sep, 2018

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