charter school
US /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌskuːl/
UK /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ ˌskuːl/
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a school that receives public funding but operates independently of the established state school system, often with a specific curriculum or teaching philosophy
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Many parents choose a charter school for its specialized arts program.
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The new charter school focuses on STEM education.