That said, charter schools do not exist in a vacuum; their existence is dependent on the residing public school district. Barber expanded, “We look at every school, charter, or district-run school as a Boulder Valley School District school, and we are exceptionally proud of them. Criticisms of charter schoolsIn a time where public education and its funding are at risk, charter schools are under even more scrutiny. Specifically, charter schools are blamed for increasing segregation, creating competition among public schools, and being a less stable option for families. SegregationThe claims that charter schools encourage segregation in education, as many districts open charter schools in higher BIPOC neighborhoods.