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Charter Funds · August 13, 2026

Enrichment Funds: Classes, Kits, and Field Trips Your Charter May Cover

Instructional funds go beyond textbooks: music lessons, sports, STEAM kits, museum programs, and online classes, if you order them right.

Charter Funds · July 29, 2026

Approved Vendor Lists Explained: How Charter Ordering Actually Works

Why charters have vendor lists, how items get approved or denied, and how to get what you want ordered without September heartbreak.

Charter Funds · July 17, 2026

California Charter Instructional Funds: The Family Guide

How independent-study charter funds work in California: typical amounts, what gets approved and denied, vendor lists, and ordering without the headaches.