How Charter School Voters Can Make Their Voices Heard in the 2020 Election
Regardless of your political affiliation, we can and should hold our candidates and elected officials accountable. Here’s what you can do to make your voice heard this 2020 election.
Bellwether Clears the Air on the CSP: A Brief look at Key Findings on Accountability, Innovation, and Data
The National Alliance's education policy expert Christy Wolfe outlines key findings and recommendations from a new analysis of the Charter Schools Program from Bellwether Education Partners.
Three Charter Schools Honored as 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
Learn more about the charter schools recognized as Green Ribbon Schools for sustainable facilities, health practices, and environmental education in 2020.
From a Career in Criminal Justice to Legal Advocacy for Charter Schools
Robert Reed, Jr., vice president of legal affairs at the National Alliance, has built his career around social justice and legal advocacy in education. He shares his powerful story.
Are There For-Profit Charter Schools? Dispelling the Myth.
To clear up misconceptions about for-profit charter schools, here are some answers to common questions about charter schools that are worth knowing.
5 Innovative Ideas for Recruiting Teachers of Color
The National Alliance's 2020 Walton-UNCF K-12 Education Fellow shares her research on programs from across the country that aim to recruit, train, and mentor teachers from diverse backgrounds.
Six Ways the New House Infrastructure Bill Could Help Charter Schools
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)—a $1.5 trillion bill designed to upgrade a wide range national infrastructure while also stimulating the economy.
4 Sessions at NCSCvirtual to Recession-proof Your School
Led by finance experts and charter school leaders, these sessions at NCSCvirtual—July 16, 23, and 30—will prepare you with the knowledge and strategies you need to recession-proof your school.
Charter Schools Overachieve in 2020 Best Public High Schools List
The U.S. News & World Report released the 2020 rankings of the best high schools in the public school sector with charter schools having an outsized performance.
Celebrating 2020 Charter Grads VII
Charter Schools are finding meaningful ways to send off their graduating seniors. In this edition of Celebrating Charter Grads 2020, charters schools host a virtual ceremony, a drive -thru graduation, and celebrate their first senior class.