Charter schools are commonplace in America. There are more than 6,700 such schools in more than 40 states - on average, more than 160 in each state. But there are only nine in Virginia. Nationally, there was an increase of 281 charter schools in the last school year. In most other states the creation of charter schools has long been supported by bipartisan majorities of elected officials - but not in Virginia. Typically, charter schools employ innovative learning strategies, including modified curricula, aimed at a particular purpose. One such purpose is helping underperforming students achieve academic success. But imagine charter schools for special needs students, or schools with a focus...
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