Celebrating State Charter School Legislative Success in 2021
Across the country, 2021 has proven to be a great year for getting positive charter school bills as well as for stopping or mitigating negative charter school bills.
Charter Schools Supporting LGBTQ Students and Communities
LGBTQ students are more likely to feel safe and thrive if an accepting, understanding culture is created from the start. Here are some resources on how to make your charter school more LGBTQ friendly.
North Carolina Charter Schools Turn 25
This week in North Carolina, we’re celebrating a major educational milestone: the 25th anniversary of the state’s charter school law.
Georgia Lawmakers Approve Legislation Providing Key Funding and Resources to Charter Schools
The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) led a successful policy and advocacy campaign in support of charter school funding and resource equity during the 2021 legislative session.
Education Priorities in Biden's First Proposed Budget
As we emerge from a pandemic that has left millions of students struggling, President Biden's first presidential budget reveals a commitment to educational equity.
Positive and Negative Charter School Legislation in the States in 2021
As several state legislative sessions come to a close, we continue to see solid progress in enacting positive charter school legislation across the country and some troubling news as well.
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution to Recognize America’s Charter Schools
The United States Senate passed a resolution recognizing National Charter Schools Week 2021, marking the 30th anniversary of the first charter school law.
A Silver Lining of the Pandemic Shines in Iowa as Charter School Reform Bill Becomes Law
The National Alliance thanks Governor Reynolds, Senator Sinclair, and Representative Wheeler for their leadership on this bill.
6 Charter School Students Honored as 2021 Presidential Scholars
During a profoundly challenging year, these young people have demonstrated an inspiring commitment to excellence.
A Recap of National Charter Schools Week 2021
The National Charter Schools Week 2021: 30 Year Strong celebration for the 30th anniversary of the first charter school law took place May 9-15, 2021.