Word: charter
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Engler launched a system of state-funded charter schools when he took office...
Speaking before an audience of approximately 100, in a speech titled "Restructuring Government for Better Education," Governor John Engler said semi-public charter schools put the choice of children's education in their parents' hands...
Engler said charter schools untie the problem of public schools from the traditional local school district...
...Charter schools are independent public schools funded by public dollars," he said...
...added that charter schools require an application, but that admission is purely random, rather than merit-based, giving all interested students an equal opportunity...