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.
Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2019
As always, the National Alliance has been committed all year to share the unique stories and experiences of our schools on The Charter Blog. Here are our top 10 most-read blog posts for 2019!
Great Minds®: With PhD Science™, Foundational Knowledge Is Fundamental
2019 National Charter Schools Conference sponsor Great Minds® explains how PhD Science™ can lead to deep conceptual understanding for students.
National Alliance Monthly News - November 2019
As we approach Thanksgiving, the National Alliance is grateful for charter school allies from every party and every background.