Charter schools are publicly funded schools that have more flexibility than traditional public schools but are held accountable for achieving certain academic results outlined in their charter. The charter school movement began in 1988 with a call for public school reform and the first charter school opened in 1992 in Minnesota. Charter schools now serve over 700,000 students across more than 3,000 schools. They aim to increase educational opportunities and improve student outcomes through innovative practices.

1. Charter Schools by Suzanne Urban Ryan