This month, as many Americans celebrated National Charter School Week, charter school opponents continued to claim that charter schools discriminate against students with special needs. Yet in fact, all across the country there are charter schools that are leading the way in helping children with special needs.

Charter schools are public schools independent of school districts, which gives them greater freedom and flexibility to meet the needs of students.

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