https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/charter-schools Charter Schools en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 More school districts have started microschools. George Philhower has started a network of them. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/to-compete-with-school-choice-this-superintendent-turned-to-microschools/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-court-ruling-paves-way-for-jewish-charter-school-in-oklahoma/2026/09 A federal judge cleared the way for a Florida-based Jewish charter school network to open in the state. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:42:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-court-ruling-paves-way-for-jewish-charter-school-in-oklahoma/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-why-im-not-betting-on-the-future-of-alpha-school/2026/09 A former champion of the ed-tech movement shares his concerns about this new school model. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-why-im-not-betting-on-the-future-of-alpha-school/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-keeping-the-same-pre-k-teacher-for-two-years-benefits-kids/2026/07 As states seek to expand pre-K and teachers report students' lack of readiness, looping may help. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:51:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-keeping-the-same-pre-k-teacher-for-two-years-benefits-kids/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-charter-school-finds-looping-strategy-benefits-youngest-students/2026/07 Capital City Public Charter School, the first parent-founded charter school in the nation’s capital, takes a unique approach to early learning. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:12:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-charter-school-finds-looping-strategy-benefits-youngest-students/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-k-12-districts-plan-for-a-charter-school-for-students-with-autism/2026/03 A specialized charter school will serve a fast-growing segment of a Texas school district's student body. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:17:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-a-k-12-districts-plan-for-a-charter-school-for-students-with-autism/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-board-rejects-jewish-charter-as-supreme-court-fight-looms/2026/02 Oklahoma's charter school board rejected the Jewish school as members said their hands were tied. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:19:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-board-rejects-jewish-charter-as-supreme-court-fight-looms/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-schools-push-new-cases-toward-supreme-court/2026/02 Advocates seeking to establish publicly funded religious schools in three states. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:29:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-schools-push-new-cases-toward-supreme-court/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 At the same time, his administration is pledging to dial back the federal role in education. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:20:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-storm-aftermath-and-recovery-how-katrina-shaped-this-educators-career/2025/08 An educator's pre- and post-Katrina work shows how a generation of teachers had a front-row seat to dramatic changes in New Orleans schools. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:17:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-storm-aftermath-and-recovery-how-katrina-shaped-this-educators-career/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-leader-still-sees-the-effects-of-hurricane-katrina-20-years-later/2025/08 Vera Triplett is concerned about the number of schools that have shut down in her city in the years since Katrina. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:16:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-school-leader-still-sees-the-effects-of-hurricane-katrina-20-years-later/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/are-charter-schools-the-right-fit-for-rural-communities/2025/08 Rural charter leaders face challenges growing student enrollment and providing access to services. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:59:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/are-charter-schools-the-right-fit-for-rural-communities/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-3-states-that-dont-allow-charter-schools-and-why/2025/08 Rural states were historically resistant to charter schools, but that has changed in recent years. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:10:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-3-states-that-dont-allow-charter-schools-and-why/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-school-blocked-after-supreme-court-deadlock/2025/05 The U.S. Supreme Court's 4-4 split over a religious charter school affirms a lower court ruling against the school but sets no precedent. Thu, 22 May 2025 18:15:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-school-blocked-after-supreme-court-deadlock/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-department-adds-60-million-in-grants-for-charter-schools/2025/05 The department will free up the funding after it gained more spending leeway in a March budget bill. Fri, 16 May 2025 21:27:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-department-adds-60-million-in-grants-for-charter-schools/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-appears-open-to-religious-charter-school/2025/04 The U.S. Supreme Court grappled with whether charter schools are public schools and whether the Constitution permits a religious charter. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:50:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-appears-open-to-religious-charter-school/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-could-reshape-landscape-for-charter-and-religious-schools/2025/04 The U.S. Supreme Court on April 30 will take up the much-debated case of a Roman Catholic charter school in Oklahoma. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:03:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-could-reshape-landscape-for-charter-and-religious-schools/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-can-states-bar-religious-charter-schools-the-supreme-court-will-soon-decide/2025/03 Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions suggest that bans on faith-based charter schools may violate the Free Exercise Clause. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-can-states-bar-religious-charter-schools-the-supreme-court-will-soon-decide/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charters-lgbtq-books-and-more-a-winter-legal-roundup/2025/03 This winter, key court cases tackled school desegregation, parental rights, religious charters, LGBTQ+ policies, and education funding. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:11:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charters-lgbtq-books-and-more-a-winter-legal-roundup/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-backs-catholic-charter-lgbtq-lesson-opt-outs-in-supreme-court/2025/03 The Trump administration filed briefs supporting conservative positions in two big cases on religion and public education Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:42:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-backs-catholic-charter-lgbtq-lesson-opt-outs-in-supreme-court/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-experienced-a-lost-decade-how-they-can-recover/2025/03 Recent NAEP results underscore concerns about student achievement. A charter school founder suggests what to do. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-experienced-a-lost-decade-how-they-can-recover/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:44:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/are-religious-charter-schools-legal-the-supreme-court-will-decide-soon/2025/01 The court's ruling could fundamentally alter the line between church and state in education. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:57:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/are-religious-charter-schools-legal-the-supreme-court-will-decide-soon/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/this-school-will-have-artificial-intelligence-teach-kids-with-some-human-help/2025/01 Teachers will take on the role of guides and mentors rather than content experts. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:45:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/this-school-will-have-artificial-intelligence-teach-kids-with-some-human-help/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 From big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:04:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/charter-schools-are-in-uncharted-political-waters-this-election-season/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-students-with-disabilities-fare-in-both-charter-and-regular-public-schools/2024/10 Students with disabilities experienced inequities in both types of schools, a new analysis shows. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:56:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-students-with-disabilities-fare-in-both-charter-and-regular-public-schools/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/heres-how-charters-can-improve-experiences-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/07 Charter schools must improve access and experiences for students with disabilities, advocates say. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:59:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/heres-how-charters-can-improve-experiences-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-school-is-unconstitutional-oklahoma-supreme-court-rules/2024/06 The state high court says the planned Catholic virtual charter school violates a state provision against aid to 'sectarian' institutions. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:25:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-school-is-unconstitutional-oklahoma-supreme-court-rules/2024/06