This is from an obviously biased source, but I couldn't find another website that answered my questions about Charters so succinctly. JHMD or any other posters who support charters, do you care to respond to the claims:
https://www.publicschoolsfirstnc.org/resources/fact-sheets/quick-facts-on-charter-schools/
Charter schools are required to participate in the state’s accountability program and administer end-of-grade and end-of course tests, and provide data needed for NC School Report Cards.
However, unlike traditional public schools, charter schools:
Are not governed by elected officials; for-profit companies may manage them, and there is no requirement that board members reside in North Carolina.
Have no curriculum requirements.
Can modify their academic calendar.
Have no restrictions on class size.
Can expand by one grade level beyond what is currently offered without approval from the NC State Board of Education.
Are not required to have all teachers licensed—only 50 percent of teachers must be licensed.
Are not required to hold teacher workdays for professional training and development.
Are not required to provide transportation to students, and those that do provide transportation are not subject to the same safety standards as traditional public schools.
Are not required to provide free and reduced price lunches for students living in poverty.
Are exempt from public bidding laws that protect how tax dollars are spent. There is no transparency in budgeting since charter schools do not have to tell the public how they spend public money.
The last one is a big red flag for me. The public doesn't get to know where our tax dollars are going? No wonder the GOP loves charter schools.
Like I said this is from a biased site, so I'm open to these points being refuted. However if true, this would explain the declining performance on standardized tests.