Proposed Federal Regulations Ignore Students' and Families' Needs
Here are some of the worst of the proposed new rules for charter schools from the U.S. Department of Education.
President Biden’s Budget Shows Support and Increased Funding for Title I, IDEA and HBCUs; Flat Funding for the Charter Schools Program
Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released this statement regarding President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 Budget.
House Passes 2022 Omnibus Bill with Charter Schools Program Funding
Statement from Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, on the House passage of the fiscal year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
It’s Official: Facilities Support for Charter Schools Falls Short
Enrollment in district schools has taken a nosedive, while charter school enrollment is on the rise. One thing that hasn’t changed? Charter schools still have extremely limited access to facilities.
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.