At the same time, the number of local charter schools increased. (ascd.org)
What's telling, however, is the motivation behind the district's initiative: a severe threat from the success of local charter schools. (publicsectorinc.org)
Applications for local charters must be reviewed by the local boards of education, which have 60 days to review them, hold public hearings, survey teacher and parent interest and vote. (wacharterschools.org)