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As public schools, charter schools are publicly funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars similar to district—or traditional—schools. This funding ensures that charter schools are free, public, and open to all.

La'Vonne Tynes, a music teacher at Friendship Public Charter School, reflects on why teaching at a charter school was right for her.

The School Culture Toolkit: Practical Resources for School and Network Leaders outlines the core elements of a strong school culture and gives school leaders the resources they need to make their vision a reality.

When charter schools have more students who want to attend than they have seats available, they use a lottery system to determine their enrollment. This is crucial as just six percent of public school students have the opportunity to attend a charter school nationwide.

For the first time on SiriusXM, high school students will be a part of the production and overall presentation of a national radio program with the launch of SLAM Radio by the students at the Sports Leadership & Management (SLAM) Academy charter school in Miami.

The answer to “Can charter schools deny students?” is a beautiful-sounding “no.” Charter schools are free, public, and open to all students.

The National Alliance's Jamison White profiles Journey School, a public charter school in California bringing the holistic Waldorf education model to public school students.

At the National Alliance, we’ve hit 2019 running with single-site school visits, federal advocacy, a major report release, and more.

Waldorf education aims to foster intellectually free, but morally responsible individuals who, with a high degree of social awareness and creative competencies, can make a difference in the world around them. Learn more about this education model utilized by some public charter schools!