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We are the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. Charter schools are free, public schools that are open to all students. Our mission is to lead public education to unprecedented levels of academic achievement by fostering a strong charter school movement. Our vision is that every family can choose a well-funded, high-performing public school that delivers an excellent education for their children.
Learn about our sister organization, the Charter School Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization.
“Congress included level funding of $440 million for the CSP, which was a remarkable victory given the contentious nature of the budget appropriations process this year.”
Charter schools are public schools that offer parents the opportunity to pick a school that best fits the needs of their child. There is never a cost to attend, and charter schools are open to all students.
– Rick Cruz, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Chair of the Board
Charter schools now serve nearly 4 million students across the country! To ensure these schools remain available—and receive equitable funding—we need your help!
” Public is public, and charters are public and they deserve equitable funding.” NY charter school advocates rally for equal funding
Mark your calendars! We’re celebrating National Charter Schools Week May 12-18!
#NCSC24 offers the best learning experience for those shaping K-12 education, with nationally recognized experts and content curated specially for the sector. Register now: https://publiccharters.org/conference/
For many, public charter schools call to mind urban education. But around the country, a small but growing number of charter schools are serving rural communities. Here are five things to know about rural charter schools:
We believe in public education and want every student in every community to have a high-quality public school option. It seems parents want that, too. Take a look at our analysis of post-pandemic enrollment trends:
The Charter Schools Program (CSP) is flat-funded once again, but there are new changes that give the program more flexibility to better serve students around the country. See the details:
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Contact Celia Hagerman at celia@publiccharters.org or 202-600-8994 to learn more about the Legacy Society or for any other inquiries regarding planned giving.