Policy Studies

Civil Society Series: Chartering in Kansas City

Key Points

Charter schools in Kansas City emerged from the bottom-up, not the top down.
Charter schools in Kansas City reflect the communities that they serve.
Kansas City has lessons about charter schools that the rest of the country can learn.

Chartering was not just an outgrowth, but a force multiplier of the civil society.

Press release: Charter Schools Open New Paths for Success to Students in Kansas City

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