Nina Rees

While the House Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill includes a necessary boost in education funding for nearly every facet of public education, it shaves $40 million from Fiscal Year 2021 funding level and from the President’s $440 million request for the federal Charter Schools Program.

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will hold the virtual 2021 National Charter Schools Conference (#NCSC21) from Monday, June 21 to Wednesday, June 23.

President Joe Biden released his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 blueprint budget, signifying a bold commitment to America’s students and schools in 2022 and beyond.

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

As part of National Charter Schools Week 2021: 30 Years Strong, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) honors 30 exceptional young leaders who are connected in some way to charter schools and are using their ideas, talents, and platforms to advance educational and economic opportunity and promote equality and social justice.

On Monday, May 10, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) kicks off National Charter Schools Week (NSCW) recognizing more than 200,000 teachers, 3.3 million students, and 7,500 public charter schools across the nation.

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools applauds the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act and the support it will provide for public education. 

The Former Connecticut Commissioner of Education Boasts a Strong Record on Equity, Accountability, and High Standards for Public Education.