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A charter school is a public school of choice that operates under the terms of a charter, or contract, with an authorizer, such as the state and local boards of education in accordance with the Charter Schools Act, O.C.G.A. § 20-2-2060.
A charter school is a school that receives government funding but operates independently of the established state school system in which it is located. [2][3] It is independent in the sense that it operates according to the basic principle of autonomy for accountability, that it is freed from the rules but accountable for results. [4]
The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) supports, fosters, and advocates for the development of high quality public charter schools and networks that improve opportunities for Georgia students.
Georgia’s public charter schools are free and open to all. Learn more about public charter schools in Georgia and find a charter school today in your community.
The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia approves and supports Georgia's state charter schools. The SCSC expects the highest quality from our schools, giving students better opportunities than in traditional district schools.
A charter school is a public school that operates as a school of choice. Charter schools commit to obtaining specific educational objectives in return for a charter to operate a school.
What is a charter school? Who authorizes charter schools? How are charter schools held academically accountable? Are there admissions requirements? What are charter school lotteries? Do charter teachers have to be licensed? Do charters accept students with special needs? Where can I see how charters are performing? Stay connected.
Charter public schools play a valuable role in the Atlanta Public School (APS) system and give more Atlanta students greater access to a high-quality, transformative public education. In Atlanta, 19 public charter schools serve more than 9,600 students and reflect the communities they serve.
Ethos Classical Charter School is a tuition-free public elementary school serving families in Atlanta Public Schools & Fulton County Schools. Contact us today!
Charles R. Drew Charter School opened in 2000 as the City of Atlanta's first public charter school. Drew's innovative Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach with an integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) framework and a strong foundation in literacy helps all students reach their highest potential.