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Why Charter Schools Should Be Their Own Independent LEA (2008)

This paper gives an overview on what an LEA is, what responsibilities come with this designation, and why CER believes charter schools should be their own LEAs.

Funding and autonomy are two critical components fueling the rationale behind charter schools becoming their own Local Education Agency (LEA).