National Alliance Names 20 Elected Officials as 2018 Charter Champions
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) announced today that 20 local, state, and federal elected officials have been named 2018 Champions for Charters.
National Charter Schools Week Celebrates Achievements of Public Charter Schools
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) joins families, schools, and communities across the country in celebrating National Charter Schools Week, May 7-11, 2018.
Kentucky Turns Its Back on Students That Desperately Need Public School Options
After the 2016 election, there was hope that a long-awaited change would come for Kentucky’s public school students. However, in a shocking failure of leadership, Kentucky became the first state in the nation to enact a public charter school law one year and immediately stall it the next.
Court Sides with Parents, Students, and Public Charter Schools on Funding Question
Today, the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County ruled in favor of parents, students and public charter school leaders in the state of Florida who have been defending their right to equitable funding.
The National Alliance Statement on the Secure Our Schools Act
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools joins many of our colleagues in the education community in supporting the Secure Our Schools Act.
Charter schools increasingly choose alternative pension plans when given the choice
New article looks at charter schools in five states that offer flexibility on state pensions to uncover new management strategies.
Measuring Up: The National Alliance Releases 9th Annual Rankings of State Public Charter School Laws
The National Alliance released its annual state-by-state ranking of public charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model.
Annual Enrollment Share Report Finds Charter School Enrollment Has Tripled Since Report First Issued
Since our annual enrollment report's first release in 2006, national charter school enrollment has tripled.
Albuquerque Charter Schools Face Significant Facilities Challenges
A new survey finds that Albuquerque public charter schools face significant challenges in securing and paying for adequate facilities.
National Alliance Congratulates Recipients of 2017 U.S. Department of Education Charter Schools Program Grants
Today the U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of $253M in annual Charter Schools Program Grants, the first such awards under the Every Student Succeeds Act.