Starting A Charter School:
A Social Entreprenuerial Activity

Since Minnesota's charter school law was enacted in 1991, hundreds of "social entrepreneurs" have come forward with ideas for new schools in Minnesota. The history of success and failure among those charter school entrepreneurs has made it clear that there are things that "social entrepreneurs" can and must do in order to have a high probability of success in creating and sustaining a charter school of quality.

To assist school developers in creating quality, accountable and innovative new schools, MN Association of Charter Schools provides, training, resource publications and technical assistance.

The Association also provides information and technical assistance to school authorizers.