“Few said that returning education decisions to the states mirrors the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson to return abortion decisions to states. Some states would end up on more liberal ends of the spectrum, while others would lean conservative.” – World News Group, October 5, 2022

“Charter schools offer a wide variety of school models, such as STEM-focused, arts education, environment-focused, Montessori, classical, culturally affirming, and college- or career-prep schools. By operating independently of school districts, charter schools can set their own curriculum, hire their own teachers, determine their own school calendar, and adapt to the needs of their students without having to run every decision through a school district bureaucracy. Nevertheless, charter schools are also required to meet the same academic testing requirements as other public schools and adhere to all civil rights laws.” – National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, October 4, 2022

“Credit flexibility shifts the focus away from evaluating learning based on how much time a student has been present in a classroom toward assessing how well students demonstrate skill level or performance. Learners have options to show what they know, earn credit, and move on to higher-order content.” – Aurora Institute, July 6, 2020