I agree that "private charter school" is an oxymoron - there is no such thing. In addition, charters have the ultimate oversight in that they can be closed, in two ways: (1) parents can choose to send their children elsewhere, and/or (2) the district can revoke the charter. IMO, while charters aren't a panacea, more choice is better. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to education, and I don't think we'd be on this board if any of us did.