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Have you ever wondered: "What is the difference between Charter Schools and Public Schools?"

To briefly explain Public Schools are: Schools operated by publicly elected or appointed school officials in which the program and activities are under the control of these officials and which is supported primarily by public funds. 

Charter Schools on the other hand, Are publicly funded and may be newly created, or it may previously have been a public or private school; it is typically governed by a group or organization (e.g., a group of educators, a corporation, or a university) under a contract or charter with the state. In return for funding and autonomy, the charter school must meet accountability standards. A school's charter is reviewed (typically every 3 to 5 years) and can be revoked if guidelines on curriculum and management are not followed or the standards are not met.

Here are links to Broward County's Charter Schools, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and their 2007 FCAT School Grades. Charts provided by The Broward County School Board.

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