51.   At the same time, new educational institutions are appearing, such as charter schools, semiautonomous parent-led institutions operating under special charter from the state.

52.   Barrington left Barry Goldwater High School to renew her education at a community college charter school.

53.   Bartman wondered whether charter sponsors could oversee both the academics and finances of charter schools.

54.   Bartman said his department was also concerned about whether the loss of accreditation might hasten the exodus of district students to charter schools.

55.   Beacon Education Management, based in Westborough, New York-based Edison Schools, and Sabis International of Minnesota all run charter schools in Massachusetts.

56.   Because charter schools draw their funding from local school districts, those districts are entitled by law to have a voice in the process.

57.   Because no new money is needed for charter schools, property taxes should not be affected, legislative sponsors say.

58.   Because so much is unknown about charter schools, some groups, like the New Jersey Parent-Teacher Association, have not taken a position on the idea.

59.   Because those charter schools also are located in the urban core, this means those households would probably stay in Kansas City.

60.   Because of her interest in charter schools, Clinton arranged a visit to Vaughn while in Los Angeles, Lattimore said.