Why Charter Schools Do Not Discriminate

Before the advent of charter schools, parents had the choice between homeschooling their children, enrolling them in a private school or enrolling them in a public school. Charter schools have some characteristics similar to public schools, such as the fact that they are publicly funded. However, they also have characteristics in common with private schools, such as the fact that they are partially operated independently of the state even if they are required to meet state standards.…