The Real Take: Cory Booker and Charter Schools
There are a lot of myths surrounding Sen. Booker and charter schools during his time as an elected official in Newark but, as someone who worked with him, it was no surprise to the National Alliance's Ron Rice that he published a supportive op-ed in the New York Times.
Harmony Demonstrates How Charter Schools Lead on STEM
Educators across America celebrated the exciting opportunities made possible by science, technology, engineering, and math studies. One charter school network that’s leading the charge: Harmony Public Schools.
New Report Highlights Innovative Ways Charter School Leaders of Color Engage Families to Support Students
Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in partnership with Public Impact released “Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Engaging Families,” addressing how the experiences of three leaders of color influence how they interact with and invite families to participate in their children’s schools.
Great Minds®: Developing Math and Social-Emotional Skills on the Right Track
A look at the Eureka Math® program from 2019 National Charter Schools Conference sponsor Great Minds®.
National Alliance Hires George Parker as Senior Advisor for School Support
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is pleased to announce that George Parker, a distinguished educator and expert on teaching and school governance, has joined the National Alliance as a senior advisor with a focus on school support.
National Alliance Monthly News - October 2019
In this edition of the Monthly News, National Alliance President & CEO Nina Rees highlights the National Alliance's response to Sen. Warren's education plan and provides the federal, state, and legal updates in the charter school landscape.
Proposed Rules Changes to SNAP Could Leave Nearly 1 Million Children Without Access to Free Meals
Good nutrition is essential to learning. Students who come to school hungry or go hungry during the school day cannot reach their educational potential.
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ Statement on the 2019 NAEP TUDA Results
This week, the U.S. Department of Education released the latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress—NAEP, commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card—and the related Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA), which bores in on performance in certain cities.
Great Minds®: New Science Standards Deserve High-Quality Curriculum
An explanation of the Next Generation Science Standards, based on The Framework for K–12 Education, from 2019 National Charter Schools Conference sponsor Great Minds.
Michigan's Governor Whitmer Implements Budget that Deems Public Charter School Students Less Valuable than their District Counterparts
Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement on Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to implement budget cuts to Michigan’s charter schools: