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Appropriations/Federal Funding for Public Charter Schools

Appropriations/Federal Funding for Public Charter Schools

An Educated Economy is Key to Our Nation's Success!

December 14, 2009

The President delivered a major speech on the economy in December 8, 2009 in which he outlined his goals for a potential second “stimulus” bill that will be targeted at three key areas:

All Students Achieving Through Reform (All-STAR)

October 1, 2009

Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) has put forward a bold new proposal, the All Students Achieving Through Reform (ALL-STAR) Act to support public charter schools. Building off of the success of the current federal programs in starting new schools, Congressman Polis has responded to a growing need of the charter school sector and proposed a new federal program that would support replication and expansion of successful schools.

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) of 2009

October 1, 2009

Congress is currently debating a significant new proposal that would change the way banks, and the federal government, lend money to students for college.  Although the ultimate method is not finalized yet, the goal is clear: save upwards of $90 billion dollars over ten years and invest those savings in other education programs, including K-12 programs.

 

Economic Stimulus - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Economic Stimulus - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

March 12, 2010

The U.S. Department of Education Releases  Race to the Top Guidelines (Thursday, November 19):

The U.S. Department of Education recently released it’s final Race to the Top (R2T) guidelines and official application. Major points outlined in the R2T documents support both broad based education reform and charter schools. Along with hundreds of other organizations, the Alliance submitted comments on the proposed guidelines in order to make sure charter schools were appropriately included in the finale application. A brief analysis of the documents can be found here at the Charter Blog. The Alliance also convened a conference call to help charter school operators and advocates understand how best to position themselves to take advantage of this opportunity. Download an audio file of the conference call. Click here to read a complete overview of the R2T.

Take action: Show your support for charter schools as an essential component of the Race to the Top Fund (R2T) by writing your elected officials today.