The Rhode Island League of Charter Schools, founded in 2001, exists to expand the role of charter public schools in Rhode Island’s public education system. The League is guided by the directors of the 15 member charter public schools and provides a forum for advocacy, sharing of best practices and collaboration. As public schools charged with pursuing innovation, charter public schools recognize their statuary responsibility to share best practices with other public schools, districts and educators in the state. Currently, over 4,600 students from 34 school districts attend charter public schools in Rhode Island.