The Center for Education Reform (CER) has released the results of a recent survey which attempted to gauge American's attitudes about charter schools.

The results show that that public support for charters is rooted in Americans' appreciation of innovation, accountability and diversity. However, the study showed that fewer than 20 percent of Americans were aware of the concept of charter schools and that charters are public schools.

Longitudinal survey data indicates that more information about charters leads to a more positive opinion. To access a PDF of survey results, click here.