National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

August 4, 2022

High school students raising their hands in a classroom

Why I Support Charter Schools: A College Student’s Perspective

I knew that many students with my same Latino identity face financial barriers prohibiting them from attending private schools like mine. That is why supporting charter schools is a no-brainer to me.

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Jamison White

July 26, 2022

12 Million Strong… And Counting

Based on the data, charter schools have served at least 12.3 million students since they opened in 1992. Here’s what we found.

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Melinda Tolliver

July 12, 2022

New Federal Funding Bill Out of Step With What Parents Want for Charter Schools

We need to continue the fight for high-quality public schools for all students and make it clear we won’t stand for less, especially at the federal level where decisions are being made.

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Jennifer Diaz

July 5, 2022

The Education Voter May Be the New Swing Voter

Three Things to Know About Parents and How They Might Vote This Fall

A recent national survey of more than 5,000 parents of school-aged children examined families’ educational choices and patterns, satisfaction with school options, and the likely significance of education as an issue in upcoming elections.

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Kayley Pham

July 1, 2022

Reconnected and Inspired: A Recap of NCSC22

The 2022 National Charter Schools Conference reunited 3,500 charter school educators, school leaders, and national, state, and local advocates in Washington, D.C. for the first time in over two years.

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Madison Tlatenchi

June 15, 2022

Grad Story: Charter Schools Made the Difference for Me

Madison Tlatenchi, a graduating senior at KIPP San Joe Collegiate High School and a Rocketship Public Schools alumna, shares her story as a #CharterGrad and the first in her family to attend college.

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Todd Ziebarth

May 24, 2022

Maintaining Positive Momentum for State Charter School Legislation in 2022

Oftentimes in election years such as 2022, there is less of an appetite among lawmakers to make big changes. That hasn’t been the case this year in a notable number of states.

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Christy Wolfe

May 10, 2022

When it Comes to the Charter Schools Program, Little Details Can Have Big Impact

The Administration ignored a requirement to consult with charter school stakeholders before proposing new Charter Schools Program rules.

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Melinda Tolliver

April 27, 2022

Charter Schools Outperform in Ranking of 2022 Best High Schools

The U.S. News & World Report released their 2022 ranking of best public high schools and—once again—charter schools shine. This year, charter schools account for 12% of all public high schools on the list, but they make up 22% of the top 100 public high schools.

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Alanna Klein

April 19, 2022

Black and White photo of Moctesuma Esparza as a teenager.

Advocate Spotlight: Moctesuma Esparza Discusses His Lifelong Commitment to Equality and Why Charter Schools Are Part of the Solution

Esparza began his fight for social justice nearly 55 years ago, demanding equal education for all and since then, his commitment to creating change in public education has only grown.

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