Ranking Member Cassidy, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Support Charter School Students
The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act would ensure access to public property and provide federal grants to states for charter school facilities.
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Releases Annual Charter Schools Program Impact Report
The 2023 Charter Schools Program Impact Report is an annual report that analyzes how Charter Schools Program (CSP) funding was spent in the 2022-23 school year.
The Federal Charter Schools Program: 2023 Impact Report
Our 2023 CSP annual report breaks down how the program works and ways school leaders are using the funds.
The National Alliance Celebrates the Passage of Two Idaho Bills That Will Provide More Facilities Support for Public Charter School Students
“Congratulations to Idaho’s legislature and Governor Brad Little for enacting SB 1042 and SB 1043 into law. The two laws will support increased access to funding for facilities, allowing charter schools and leadership to focus more funding in the classroom and on students.
The National Alliance Releases Statement on President Biden's FY2024 Budget
“The President’s budget calls for significant increases in K-12 education – a 13.6% jump from the 2023 enacted level – for a total of $10.8 billion in additional funding. The additional resources for K-12 would help meet critical post-pandemic educational, mental health, and staffing needs.
Public Charter School Leaders of Color Advocate for Kids to Members of Congress
In 85 meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff today, 52 public charter school leaders of color delivered a message of equity, innovation, and hope in public education.
Can a Charter School Be Its Own School District? Maybe...
Did you know that many, but not all, charter schools are treated as their own school district by their state government?
National Alliance Applauds U.S. Senators for Efforts to Challenge Harmful Rules to the Charter Schools Program
Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued the following statement on the vote for the Congressional Review Act to overturn the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria (NPP) for three grant competitions of the Charter Schools Program.
The Federal Charter Schools Program: 2022 Impact Report
Our 2022 annual report explores the impact of the CSP on communities around the country and makes the case for increased funding for the program.
The National Alliance Recognizes 2022 Charter Schools Program Grant Recipients
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the recipients of the FY 2022 Charter Schools Program (CSP).