National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

May 30, 2018

National Alliance Monthly News May 2018

Our Monthly Newsletter for May provides an overview on the National Alliance and the public charter school movement, along with federal, state, and legal updates. In her note, President & CEO Nina Rees touches on the tragedy at Santa Fe High School in Texas and imparts the importance of ensuring our students are safe in school.

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Jamison White

May 30, 2018

A Road to Cultural Prosperity

Nearly all of mankind’s greatest achievements emerged from cross-cultural enlightenment. The Silk Road, for example, stood as a cultural bridge between Asia and Europe and for the belief that such cultural, technological, and philosophical exchange generated prosperity for all of humanity.

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May 30, 2018

The Magnificent Seven

The Utah State Congressional Delegation has nominated seven cadets from the Utah Military Academy to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies. This Military Appreciation Month, we would like to thank all cadets for their serious commitment to serving and protecting our country.

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National Alliance

May 23, 2018

Mental Health Awareness Month Q & A

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked LaShanda McGowan, the interim school social worker at Democracy Prep Agassi elementary campus, 10 rapid fire questions to get a better understanding of the importance of mental health in student’s lives.

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Julien Broomfield

May 11, 2018

Charter Schools Changed My Life: From Newark to College

Looking back now, as a Black woman from an inner city, I can finally say that I understand why KIPP schools are so integral to the success of young Black children. No other school in my career thus far, has been so invested in my future. Thank you dearly KIPP charter schools for seeing my potential!

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Andrew Campanella

May 10, 2018

Celebrating Change Makers: One Week Can Make a Big Difference

During this National Charter Schools Week, I hope that charter parents, teachers and school leaders will give all of America a chance to see what is possible when parents are empowered, children are happy and great schools are making a difference. The charter school movement has the stories—and this week is the time to tell them.

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Nina Rees

May 9, 2018

Our 2018 Champions for Charters

We are happy to share news of our 2018 Champions for Charters—an honor that dates back to 2006, when the National Alliance first began spotlighting local, state, and federal elected officials who are leading the charge to give parents and students better public school opportunities.

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Sydney Chaffee

May 8, 2018

I Just Traveled the Entire Country and Found One Thing We Teachers Can Agree On

This Teacher Appreciation Day, I hope we can remember that behind every headline about teachers, there are countless stories, like these, of teachers who care deeply about their work and who keep students at the center of every decision they make. Which is, in a word, inspiring.

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May 7, 2018

An Inside Look at Purpose Preparatory Academy

Lagra Newman, founder and head of school at Purpose Preparatory Academy, was a participant in the third annual School Leaders of Color cohort facilitated by the National Alliance. She discusses her charter school's model and future with Briana Gilchrist from the National Alliance.

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Jamison White

April 30, 2018

Teaching for the Stars

Tucked away in northeast Philadelphia, the Math Science and Technology Community Charter School (MaST), leverages STEM, robotics, and arts to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. At MaST, students grapple with real-life challenges and hands-on experiments, both in the science labs as well as their outdoor classroom.

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