They first approved charter schools in the early 1990s and today approximately 15 percent of public school students attend one of the more than 600 charter schools in the state. (empowerms.org)
A ballot measure passed last year also granted authority to a new commission to approve charter school applications that were rejected by local boards. (governing.com)
The consequences of approving charter school applicants that vary dramatically in quality are real, as evidenced by the varying quality of the charter schools that already operate across the state. (ncpolicywatch.com)