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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!

Understanding the policy contexts in which charter schools operate can provide valuable insights into the mechanisms that support or hinder charter school success. Nathan Barrett, senior director of research and evaluation at the National Alliance, gives a researcher's view on the tenth annual ranking of state public charter school laws.

In light of National School Choice Week 2019, Kat Sullivan looks back on the past ten years since the National Alliance released its original model charter school law to fully appreciate the role charter schools have played in strengthening the public education system.

Todd Ziebarth, the author of Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Charter School Laws, shares key findings and takeaways from the 2019 report.

Miss America 2019 Nia Imani Franklin talked in-depth with Academica Media about her arts education advocacy, including her work with Success Academy Charter Schools.

Are charter schools for-profit entities? The National Alliance's Kat Sullivan takes a deeper look and debunks this common charter school myth.

Just in time for the kick off of spring legislative sessions and local charter application cycles, NACSA has released two new explainer videos on the importance of authorizing.

Education Fellow Marlon Greatrex shares his experience as a former community resource specialist and counselor at both district and charter schools by demystifying misconceptions about charter school students.

Public charter schools have been “Reimagining Education” since the first school opened more than 25 years ago. In support of this theme, the National Alliance's Patty Guidetti shares a few New Year’s resolutions for current and aspiring leaders in the charter school movement.

As we near the end of another successful year for the charter school movement, President & CEO Nina Rees takes a moment to thank you for supporting charter schools and recaps some 2018 highlights.