Which statement about charter schools is FALSE?

• A. They are publicly funded
• B. They operate with more flexibility than traditional public schools
• C. They must follow all district curricula without exception
• D. They can be held to performance-based contracts

Answer: (C)

Charter schools are publicly funded but operate with a higher degree of independence in how they design curriculum and run day-to-day operations, in exchange for accountability to specific performance targets outlined in their charter. They are not required to follow all district curricula verbatim; instead, they create their own approaches as long as they meet state standards and the goals agreed upon in their charter. This autonomy is why the statement asserting they must follow every district curriculum is false. They can be held to performance-based contracts, and failure to meet agreed-upon outcomes can lead to consequences like losing their charter.