Charter school — Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money (and like other schools, may also receive private donations) but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in… … Wikipedia
Charter School (Massachusetts) — Charter schools operate with considerably more independence than traditional public schools. They are free to structure their curriculum and school environment; for instance, many charter schools fit more instructional hours into a year by… … Wikipedia
Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions — First page of the Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions[1] … Wikipedia
charter party — charter (def. 5). [1530 40] * * * ▪ contract contract by which the owner of a ship lets it to others for use in transporting a cargo. The shipowner continues to control the navigation and management of the vessel, but its carrying capacity… … Universalium
charter school — n. an alternative school that is founded on a charter, or contract, between a sponsoring group and a governmental unit and is funded with public money * * * (in the US) a school which receives money from the state but which operates separately… … Universalium
charter school — n. an alternative school that is founded on a charter, or contract, between a sponsoring group and a governmental unit and is funded with public money … English World dictionary
Charter Communications (publisher) — Charter Communications was a publisher active in the 1960s and 1970s. They acquired Ace Books in 1970, but ran out of money the following year. This was partly because they had paid large cash advances for books they believed would become… … Wikipedia
Charter of Liberties — For the document written by William Penn, see Frame of Government of Pennsylvania. The Charter of Liberties, also called the Coronation Charter, was a written proclamation by Henry I of England, issued upon his accession to the throne in 1100. It … Wikipedia
Charter school (New York) — Main article: Charter school See also: Education in New York This article is mainly about characteristics specific to those charter schools that are in New York State. Contents 1 Authorizers 2 Governing state law … Wikipedia
Charter township — A charter township is a form of local government in the U.S. state of Michigan. Townships in Michigan are organized governments. A charter township is a township that has been granted a charter, which allows it certain rights and responsibilities … Wikipedia