The American Association of University Women supports innovative educational methods that promote "…a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, and diversity."1 While charter schools can provide an opportunity for such innovation, AAUW's 2009-2011 Public Policy Program further states an "opposition to the use of public funds for nonpublic elementary and secondary education" and the need to vigorously enforce "Title IX and all other civil rights law pertaining to education."2 AAUW believes that the flexibility granted to charter schools must still come with clear responsibilities; all publicly funded schools — including charter schools — must be accountable to the public for academic achievement, health and safety standards, and the civil rights of all students.
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1 American Association of University Women. (June 2009). 2009-11 AAUW Public Policy Program. Retrieved July 9, 2009, from http://www.aauw.org/advocacy/issue_advocacy/principles_priorities.cfm.
2 Ibid.
