Charter Schools

• Reference: Education: K through 12: Public Schools  (10)
• Society: Issues: Education: School Choice  (56)

About Charter Schools - The Center for Education Reform tracks charter school grassroots efforts, legislation and laws, research, and how charter schools are improving academic standards and educational choices for students and parents.

Charter Friends National Network - Publications, contact information, and tools.

Charter Schools - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with charter schools. Includes a look at both the pros and cons.

Charter Schools: An Approach for Rural Education? - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines charters schools in the rural setting.

How Well Are Charter Schools Serving Urban and Minority Students? - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines if charter schools are actually helping minority students in urban settings.

National Charter School Clearinghouse (United States) - Assisting in the development and maintenance of successful charter schools through disseminating research and funding information and providing direct technical assistance. Discussion board, current topics, news, newsletter, and upcoming events.

National Charter Schools Institute - Provides information and training for those starting and operating charter schools.

Top Schools - Information and resources for charter school founders and for general educational improvement.

US Charter Schools - Resources, how to start and run a charter school, contact information, and profiles of schools.

Virtual Charters: Public Schooling at Home - K12, a Virtual charter school led by former education secretary, Bill Bennett, provides free curriculum, computers and connections for homeschoolers.