November 24, 2011 Special Section » Education Guide

Another approach: charter schools

by Kirsten Akens

Nearly 20 years ago, the Colorado Legislature authorized the Charter Schools Act. Lawmakers declared that with it, they intended "to create a legitimate avenue for parents, teachers, and community members to implement new and innovative methods of educating children that are proven…

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