Q&A: Charter Schools in California

May 2005
This two-page Q&A describes what is involved in starting a charter school, how charter schools are funded and regulated, facility issues, and the pros and cons of charters versus traditional schools.

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Also available in Spanish:

Preguntas y Respuestas: Información Sobre las Escuelas Charter en California

For in-depth report about charter school performance, see

How are California's Charter Schools Performing?