National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

September 11, 2020

What a New Harvard Study Shows About Student Performance in Charter Schools

The evidence—both anecdotal and quantitative—has consistently shown that public charter schools use the flexibilities in their school models to best serve students, especially those who are historically underserved by public schools. Now we have even more.

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Fiona Sheridan-McIver

September 8, 2020

Charter Schools Leverage “Pandemic Pods” Equitably to Meet Student Needs

As many schools reopen with remote learning, “pandemic pods” have received a lot of attention as a potential solution. These are three main ways we’re seeing pods being used by charter schools to promote equity in educational access.

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Reed Mitchell

September 3, 2020

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.

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Christy Wolfe

September 1, 2020

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.

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Yueting (Cynthia) Xu

August 20, 2020

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.

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Robert Reed Jr.

August 18, 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.

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Jamison White

August 11, 2020

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.

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Zoie Jones

July 29, 2020

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.

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Christy Wolfe

July 9, 2020

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.

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Sindy Pierre-Noel

July 7, 2020

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.

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