What Is an Independent Charter School?
A short explainer that defines an independent charter school. It makes clear that these are public schools authorized by universities instead of local school districts, and that they operate without traditional district boundaries so families can choose based on what fits their child. It is drawn in the Ink and Hatch Whiteboard style with bold marker art and soft color washes.
Education Ink and Hatch Whiteboard style
- Voice
- Camille
- Language
- English
- Length
- 0:22
The brief
This is the brief that made the video. Start from it and change what you like.
Make a 20 second landscape (16:9) explainer about independent charter schools, with an African American woman delivering the opening. Explain that an independent charter school is a public school and that it is authorized by a university instead of a local school district. Show that these schools operate without traditional district boundaries, so families can pick a public school based on what fits their child instead of where they live. Use a warm, clear and trustworthy educator voice with a measured pace.
The script
What is an independent charter school? It is a public school. Independent charter schools are Innauthorized by universities — not by local school districts. They operate without traditional district boundaries, giving families access to public education options based on what fits their child, not where they live.



