2019 Annual Report
The National Alliance accomplished a great deal for the charter school movement this past year, in spite of the tumultuous political landscape.
Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2020
The eleventh edition of the rankings report evaluates how well each state aligns its law to the model charter school law developed by the National Alliance to help states create legislation that supports the growth of high-quality charter schools.
2019 Modified Count Report
No exact definition of what constitutes a “school” exists. This lack of standardization can be problematic when accounting for schools in data systems and maintaining consistent data across time because federal and state educational agencies use different definitions for schools.
2019 State Legislative Session Highlights for Charter Schools
Read our 2019 state legislative session highlights for a summary of the notable gains charter schools advocates made this year and the threats faced in hostile climates.
Identity and Charter School Leadership: Building a Strong School Culture
This third and final report in partnership with Public Impact profiles two charter school leaders who have found the value of building a strong school culture.
How Charter Schools Can Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
This toolkit was developed in partnership with SchoolHouse Connection and is intended as a charter school-focused resource that explains the basic legal requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act, while highlighting a few examples of best practices from the charter school community.
Profiles of Leaders of Color: Engaging Families
This report highlights three charter school leaders of color and shares their approaches to engaging the families of their school communities.
2019 National Center for Education Statistics ID Report
The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics creates unique identification numbers (NCES IDs) for every school in order to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive account of schools in the nation.
Profiles of Leaders of Color: Building an Effective Staff
This report highlights three charter school leaders of color and shares their approaches to hiring and developing staff to ensure their schools are positioned to support student achievement.
2018 Annual Report
The National Alliance accomplished a great deal for the movement in 2018, including securing a record $440 million in funding for the federal Charter Schools Program.
A Growing Movement: America's Largest Charter Public School Communities, Thirteenth Edition
Over the past ten years, enrollment in charter schools has increased by nearly 2 million students—and the number of school districts with a significant charter school presence continues to grow, too.
School Culture Toolkit: Practical Resources for School and Network Leaders
Culture is a key ingredient in any school’s success. This toolkit contains practical resources to help school and network leaders build stronger cultures at their schools so they become places where the best teachers want to build long, rewarding careers.