Charter Schools Quiz

Who came up with the original concept for charter schools?

• Ray Budde

• Albert Shanker

• Jean Piaget

• George Bush

In which decade did charter schools become one of the fastest growing educational reform policies in the country's history?

• 2010s

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 2000s

What is the purpose of the Authorizing Period in creating a charter school?

• To hire teachers and administrators

• To review charter schools on a regular basis

• To decide who can start a new charter school

• To establish transportation and extra-curricular activities

What percentage of all students did charter schools serve in 2016?

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

Which state became the 45th state to allow charter schools in 2019?

• Minnesota

• California

• West Virginia

• New England

Click 2 of the following:

Of Why Parents Choose Charter Schools

• Based on smaller class sizes, access to a cadre of teachers able to focus on a child’s individual needs.

• Big classrooms, and great teachers

• A chance for a more active parenting role in their child’s academic education

• High Education level, and cheap