New Grants Will Help Charter Schools Support Student Health and Safety
Here are some highlights from the charter school projects that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will fund.
National Alliance Statement on the US Senate Committee FY23 Appropriations Proposed Bill
The National Alliance applauds the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations for the proposed FY23 Appropriations Bill which includes $440 million for the Charter Schools Program.
New Federal Funding Bill Out of Step With What Parents Want for Charter Schools
We need to continue the fight for high-quality public schools for all students and make it clear we won’t stand for less, especially at the federal level where decisions are being made.
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.