Charter schools have been in Michigan for nearly 30 years – the state was among the first in the nation to pass laws allowing them. Michigan’s charter schools, which are also known as public school academies, faced legal challenges early on from opponents who contended that charters weren’t public schools and shouldn’t receive public funding. Unlike traditional public schools, for instance, charter schools often aggregate their expenditures into a single line item for “purchased services,” which can make it difficult to track their spending. The history of charter schools in Michigan is long and complex. Here is a timeline of some major events:This story was originally published at Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.

Source: New York Times November 26, 2024 19:41 UTC