This growth in support has occurred during a period when charter schools have been held more
accountable than traditional public schools and have strengthened their performance, especially with historically underserved students.
Charters are independent public schools that are free to be more innovative while being held more
accountable than traditional public schools for improved student achievement.
This growth of charter schools has occurred during a period when charter public schools have been held more
accountable than traditional public schools and have strengthened their performance, especially with historically underserved students.