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Charter schools are independent public schools that are free to be more innovative and are held accountable for improved student achievement. They foster a partnership between parents, teachers and students to create an environment in which parents can be more involved, teachers are given freedom to innovate and student are provided the structure they need to learn.

Click on a state below to...

• Learn important statistics like when a state’s charter law was enacted or how many students there are enrolled in charter schools. 
• Get contact information for charter support organizations working to assist local charter schools and reach out to them.  
• Locate schools near you, and find out what federal and state policy issues are important and take action.

Or click here to compare state policies by visiting the Charter School Database.