Meaning of the word "charter school" in English

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charter school

US /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌskuːl/
UK /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌskuːl/
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Noun

1.

a school that receives public funding but operates independently of the established state school system, often with a specific curriculum or teaching philosophy

Example:
Many parents choose a charter school for its specialized arts program.
The new charter school focuses on STEM education.
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