National Alliance Statement on 2020 Election Winner
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their historic victory.
Rees Congratulates Newly Elected State Officials, Sees Opportunities for Charter Schools
We congratulate the newly elected and re-elected officials from states across the country, and we are thrilled to see several charter school supporters among the ranks.
National Alliance Statement on 2020 Election Results
While the results of the 2020 Election are still unknown, one thing is clear: Americans turned out to vote in record numbers.
Breaking Down the Charter School Data Dashboard
How to navigate the Charter School Data Dashboard, the first comprehensive online platform analyzing charter school development over time.
Minnesota Parents Speak to the Power of Charter Schools
A recent column for the Morrison County Record in Minnesota featured the unique voices of parents whose children attend Minnesota's suburban and rural charter schools.
Safe School Reopening: COVID-19 Outbreak Map for Charter Schools
The National Alliance created a new resource that maps the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak data for selected school districts with high charter enrollment share.
Rethink K-12 Education Models Grants Support Virtual and Student-Centered Learning
The new Rethink K-12 Education Models Grants offer funds to help states address the dual challenge of serving students during the pandemic and cultivating new models for equitable, student-centered learning.
Congratulations to 19 Charter Schools Honored as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education recognized 19 charter schools from across the country as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic excellence or progress in closing opportunity gaps.
What a New Harvard Study Shows About Student Performance in Charter Schools
The evidence—both anecdotal and quantitative—has consistently shown that public charter schools use the flexibilities in their school models to best serve students, especially those who are historically underserved by public schools. Now we have even more.
Charter Schools Leverage “Pandemic Pods” Equitably to Meet Student Needs
As many schools reopen with remote learning, “pandemic pods” have received a lot of attention as a potential solution. These are three main ways we’re seeing pods being used by charter schools to promote equity in educational access.