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charter school
noun
: a school that is established by a charter, is run by teachers, parents, etc., and uses tax money but does not have to be run according to the rules of a city or state
Full Definition of CHARTER SCHOOL
: a tax-supported school established by a charter between a granting body (as a school board) and an outside group (as of teachers and parents) which operates the school without most local and state educational regulations so as to achieve set goals
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First Known Use of CHARTER SCHOOL
1992
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CHARTER SCHOOL Defined for Kids
charter school
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Definition of CHARTER SCHOOL for Kids
: a public school that is established by a charter describing its programs and goals and is supported by taxes but does not have to be run according to many of the rules of a city or state
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