| Question | Answer | Details |
| What group originated the idea of charter schools in the United States? | |
| How are charter schools funded? | |
| How are public schools funded? | |
| Can charter schools charge tuition? | |
| Which runs at a lower cost? | |
| What mainly determines the fate of charter schools? | |
| Name one major difference between public and charter schools. | |
| What current federal program encourages the expansion of charter schools? | |