Freedom Foundation of Minnesota - Primer: Charter Schools

American Enterprise Institute - Charter Confusion: What They Know Just Ain't So

The AEI Director of Education Policy Studies looks at public misconceptions of charter schools, and what policymakers can do to better inform their constituents of the benefits of charter schools.

The Center for Education Reform - Annual Survey of America's Charter Schools

The Center of Education Reform takes an exhaustive look at the state of charter schools in America. Among other findings, the report states that "a median 75 percent of students in charter schools fall into categories defined as 'at-risk'." Contained in the report is a table of charter school enrollment and closures by state.

Heritage Foundation - Grading Charter Schools: A How-To Guide

Two education experts examine common flaws in analyzing the performance of charter schools compared to other public schools.

Heritage Foundation - School Choice and Charter School Programs

A look at how states differ in terms of public school choice, charter school laws, and vouchers.

Mackinac Center for Public Policy - School Competition Works

A brief look at how Michigan's charter school law encouraged competition between schools and ultimately benefited traditional public schools by boosting enrollment.

Wall Street Journal - Black flight: The exodus to charter schools

Star Tribune columnist Katherine Kersten examines how Minneapolis' failing public schools have led increasing numbers of African American students to consider charter schools and open enrollment at suburban school.