New Education Funding Bill Threatens Charter Schools
As we emerge from a challenging year for schools and students, it's particularly disappointing to see the new education funding bill take aim at charter schools.
The American Families Plan: Shaping the Future of Public Education
Education must be a top priority to fulfill this promise as our leaders in federal, state, and local governments make important decisions that affect our students’ futures.
What Will the American Rescue Plan Act Mean for Your School?
The American Rescue Plan Act provides nearly $122 billion in COVID-19 relief funding for K-12 education. That’s a lot of money considering that the FY2021 regular appropriation for K-12 programs is $42.6 billion.
4 Federal Priorities to Advance Educational Equity in 2021
Over the last year, families and educators faced so many unanticipated obstacles. Education, as we knew it, was completely disrupted and the significant learning loss caused by the pandemic will have lasting effects for many children.
What Does New Federal “Supplement, not Supplant” Guidance Mean for Charter Schools?
The National Alliance's Vice President of Policy and Planning Christy Wolfe outlines the final guidance of the "Supplement, not Supplant" requirement and how it could affect your charter school.
National Alliance Statement on House Appropriations Subcommittee FY2020 Budget
National Alliance President and CEO Nina Rees responds to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies' Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 spending bill.
National Alliance Statement on FY2017 Spending Bill
The FY2017 spending bill, approved last night by Congress includes a $9 million increase for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP).