In 2001, the number of charter schools in the country rose by 26 percent, and the following year, by 19 percent. (educationnext.org)
The dramatic expansion of charter schools in urban areas has provided families with tuition - free alternatives to district schools, making it difficult for tuition - dependent Catholic schools to compete. (educationnext.org)
Learn more about the future growth of the charter school movement. (ccsa.org)