See also:

• Reference: Education: K through 12: Public Schools  (7)
• Society: Issues: Education: School Choice  (61)

About Charter Schools - - The Center for Education Reform tracks charter school grassroots efforts, legislation and laws, research, and how charter schools are improving academic standards and educational choices for students and parents.

Challenge and Opportunity: The Impact of Charter Schools on School Districts - - June 2001 report which is part of a four-year study of the charter school movement in ten states.

Charter Friends National Network - - Publications, contact information, and tools.

Charter School Law - - A collection of charter school resources useful to those in or affected by the charter school movement.

The Charter School Project - - A non-profit organization networking with charter schools to bring about much needed education reform.

Charter Schools - - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with charter schools. Includes a look at both the pros and cons.

Charter Schools - - Education Week's overview of the movement with a excellent collection of articles and essays.

Charter Schools: An Approach for Rural Education? - - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines charters schools in the rural setting.

Charter Schools: Are They Needed? Looking at Both Sides of the Debate - - Looks at the charter school issue by examining both pro and con arguments from the educational literature.

How Well Are Charter Schools Serving Urban and Minority Students? - - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines if charter schools are actually helping minority students in urban settings.

National Charter School Clearinghouse (United States) - - Assisting in the development and maintenance of successful charter schools through disseminating research and funding information and providing direct technical assistance. Discussion board, current topics, news, newsletter, and upcoming events.

National Charter Schools Institute - - Provides information and training for those starting and operating charter schools.

Top Schools - - Information and resources for charter school founders and for general educational improvement.

US Charter Schools - - Resources, how to start and run a charter school, contact information, and profiles of schools.

Virtual Charters: Public Schooling at Home - - K12, a Virtual charter school led by former education secretary, Bill Bennett, provides free curriculum, computers and connections for homeschoolers.