National Alliance Monthly News - Summer 2019
The summer edition of the National Alliance Monthly News provides a recap of activities at the 2019 National Charter Schools Conference, as well as the federal, state, and legal updates.
The Meaning of a Name
Boston Prep Charter Public School’s 2019 valedictorian Julianah Adubi delivers a powerful speech to her senior class as they prepare to head off to college.
Unexpected Opportunities
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School graduate Zacharias Lee reflects on his favorite memories at the school as he prepares to head to the Rutgers Business School in the fall.
Invest in Success
Graduating senior Jacque’Lynn Walker thanks IDEA Montopolis for everything they have done for her as she prepares for college at the University of Texas.
The Common Thread between Charter School and Private School Choice Advocates
Can the charter school and private school choice advocates get along? That’s the question we set out to answer last week on a panel at the National Charter Schools Conference.
More than 5,000 Call on 2020 Presidential Candidates to End Attacks on Charter Schools
In just the first week of the Charters Work campaign, more than 5,000 parents, families, teachers, school and community leaders across all 50 states added their names to the petition insisting 2020 presidential candidates end their attacks on charter schools.
Expecting Greatness from All: Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
Imagine a school where students enjoy learning, where they come to thrive and learn at their own pace.
My Education is My Cause
Adrian Campos, a recent graduate of PUC Lakeview Charter High School is a first-generation college student who shares his story of his passion for education.
2019 National Charter Schools Conference Wraps Up with Keynote Address by Clifton Taulbert
The nation's premiere public charter schools conference has brought more than 5,000 educators, school leaders, policymakers, charter support organizations and advocates to Las Vegas, NV over the last three days.
An Open Letter to Senator Bernie Sanders from Leaders of Color
Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) released the below open letter, signed by 244 leaders of color, imploring Senator Bernie Sanders to withdraw his call for a moratorium on public charter schools.