In other news today, Northland College in Kaihoke, announced its plans to become a charter school. The college says by doing so, it hopes to raise the achievements of their students. Looking at the wider picture, the Government has allocated $153 million to establish 50 charter schools over four years.
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has said underperforming state schools could be converted to the charter model. But what does it mean to be a charter school, and how does it compare to state schools?
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