Charter Schools

K-12
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Funding
Publicly funded, independently operated

Structure
Autonomous schools with greater curricular freedom and accountability

Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Credential requirements vary by state

Responsibilities

  • Designing innovative curriculum

  • Teaching ensembles or arts-integrated courses

  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration

  • Program documentation

  • Student performance support

Pros
Curricular flexibility · Innovative teaching models · Project-based learning

Challenges
Less job security · Longer hours in some schools · Variable pay and benefits

Thomas Kurtz
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