| Understanding Charter Schools Charter schools are simply a new type of public school. As with traditional public schools, they do not charge tuition, nor do they screen for enrollment. Charter schools are held to state academic standards and receive government funding. They differ, however, in a few significant ways. One is their organizational models. Most public charter schools are not governed by large, hierarchical school districts. This independence allows them to be nimble innovators of education. Another difference is in funding levels. Conservative figures show charter schools receive $1,200 - $1,800 less per student per year than their traditional public school counterparts. Movement for Improvement While many charter schools are excelling, some are not. The Coalition for Effective Charters (CEC) was formed to advocate for effective public charter schools as a means of providing a strong and tuition-free education for all Texas children, regardless of income. CEC is comprised of high-performing charter school leaders, concerned parents, business leaders, and other members of the community who are working for legislative change in Texas. The changes would provide facilities funds as incentives to high-performing public charter schools, equitable support for charter schools, and a process to close poor-performing charters so all Texas children receive the education they need to succeed in life. You can help. Find out how. Contact CEC: (phone) 214-276-5200 x 235 (email) info@effectivecharters.com This site is under development. Please check back soon. |
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