The Explosion of Charter Schools in America

The Explosion of Charter Schools in America - US News and World Report

I recommend this article from US News and World Report, which is the source of this wonderful graphic showing the expansion of charter schools across the country. When you look at our home state, you will see that Oracle Charter School is one of 144 charter schools currently operating in the state of New York. Currently, state law caps the number of charters that may open at 200 schools.

President Obama's Race to the Top funding initiative, worth billions of dollars for states that enact education reforms, provides a clear mandate to lift charter caps and increase the number of charters operating within each state. New York's charter school law, with its cap at 200 schools, ultimately jeopardizes the state's ability to earn this federal funding. Given the current state budget crisis, access these funds is critical.

Your support for charter school advocacy is important! Let your state legislators and the local school board officials know that your child is educated in a charter school, and that you believe in school choice.