Charter Board Partners is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the governance and quality of public charter schools. They believe that independent governance is the key differentiator between public charter schools and other public schools.  Independently governed boards put in place the context for success, shield schools from the ever-changing forces of politics, and insist on results. Boards also provide charter schools with volunteer board members who bring valuable talents and resources that public schools generally have a hard time accessing. And serving on the board of a public school gives those individuals the opportunity to play a meaningful role in public education reform, give back to their communities, and make a real difference in the lives of children.