Governor Whitmer Restores Previously Vetoed Funding Increase to Michigan Charter School Students
We are pleased to see that Michigan lawmakers have restored the funding increase for charter schools that Governor Whitmer vetoed earlier this year.
A Year in Review: 2019
As we approach the end of an eventful year for the charter school movement, we thank you for your support and highlight some of the biggest moments from 2019.
Spotlight on 3 Celebrity Supporters of Charter Schools in 2019
Well-known actors, musicians, and professional athletes are Team Charter—and we’re excited to share three of the biggest names to support charter schools in 2019.
House and Senate Agree on $440 Million Spending Agreement for the Federal Charter Schools Program
We hope that Congress keeps these students at the center of the debate on funding levels for the federal Charter Schools Program for FY 2021.
In a Blow to New Hampshire Public School Students, Fiscal Committee Denies $46 Million Grant
Democrats on the New Hampshire Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee voted to reject $46 million in new federal funding for public school students in the Granite State.
Top 10 Highlights from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in 2019
This year was an important one for the public charter school movement. We focus on the top 10 national highlights in 2019.
Network for Public Education Releases Biased Publication that Takes Reckless Swipes at our Nation's Neediest Students
The CSP, like every federal program, should be subject to careful oversight and thoughtful review—in order to safeguard taxpayer investments and the education of students. Unfortunately, the NPE ‘report’ is neither thoughtful nor careful.
The Biggest Changes in State Charter School Laws in 2019
The impacts of the 2018 elections were felt in the 2019 state legislative sessions across the country. While charter school advocates saw some legislative victories, we are facing many strong headwinds in state legislative battles.
New Report Highlights How Charter School Leaders of Color Build Strong School Culture to Drive Student Success
This latest report supports the idea that an optimal school environment and culture do not just appear on their own.
Three Takeaways for Charter Schools from the 2019 School in America Report
Manager of Data and Research Adam Gerstenfeld provides a few takeaways related to charter schools and parents from EdChoice's seventh annual report on public opinion of schooling.