National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

June 5, 2018

Being a Charter School Kid Sets Graduate up for Future

The name’s Tirado, Aremy Tirado. Recently I had my last day of high school at Democracy Prep at the Agassi Campus, and looking back on all four years of blood, sweat, and tears, I found that being a “charter school kid” consisted of being socially aware, being held to higher standards as a result of the rigorous academics, and being part of a tight-knit community.

Blog

Fiona Sheridan-McIver

June 4, 2018

Former Minnesota Charter School Teacher on Need for Facilities Funding

As we all seek better outcomes for our children, charter schools provide an additional public school option for families looking for something different. The complexity of finding and financing a school building, however, is a drain on the time and energy that school leaders should put into building a transformational school. The brick and mortar building should be the least of a school’s worries.

Blog

Carlos J. Avent

June 1, 2018

School Choice: A Right, not a Privilege

In January 2011, an Ohio mother was convicted and sentenced for falsifying her residency records to send her children to a better school district.

Sounds a bit absurd, doesn't it? To be punished for simply wanting better for your children.

Blog

June 1, 2018

Data Quality Matters and Data Reporting Errors Have Real Consequences

Parents, policy makers, and stakeholders rely on research and data and to help them make decisions, allocate resources, and develop new programs, laws, and policies—all with the intention of improving student outcomes and opportunities.

Blog

Kat Sullivan

May 31, 2018

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School

Yu Ying–nurturing excellence in Chinese–was founded in 2008 by a small group of parents who believed all D.C. children have the right to a quality education that opens doors to that unknown future. As the only public school in Washington, D.C., to offer Mandarin Chinese immersion, Yu Ying offers a world-class public education to nearly 600 students in pre-K through grade 5.

Blog

Nina Rees

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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.

Blog

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!

Subscribe to Blog

Blog

Subscribe for updates