This three-page paper presents an in-depth look at charter schools and their structures. The author of this paper takes the readers through an informative discussion regarding the structure and purpose of charter schools and then works out an argument as to their failures. The purpose of the paper is to illustrate that charter schools are not a viable alternative to the public school systems. Many people believe that charter schools will revitalize the public school system by creating competition. The author of this paper presents the reasons this is not a valid belief and the reasons charter schools sell students short. There were three sources used to complete this paper. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.