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.
Charter Schools and ESSER Funds: A Series of Case Studies
Bellwether interviewed the leaders of five charter schools and charter management organizations about how they used their ESSER funds and drafted short case studies based on those conversations.
15 Charter Schools Honored as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The 2022 National Blue Ribbon schools have shown incredible resilience throughout the pandemic, consistently meeting the needs of their students and communities while maintaining high levels of academic achievement, including 15 charter schools.
Fifteen Public Charter Schools Recognized As 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
On Friday, September 16th, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 297 schools as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 15 of which are public charter schools. According to the U.S.
National Alliance Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Dept. of Education’s Preview of Finalized Charter Schools Program Rules
Nina Rees released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s preview of finalized Notice of Proposed Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria for three components of the Charter Schools Program.
When it Comes to the Charter Schools Program, Little Details Can Have Big Impact
The Administration ignored a requirement to consult with charter school stakeholders before proposing new Charter Schools Program rules.
Congratulations to 15 Charter Schools Honored as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
These schools have also demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting their students and communities while still achieving high levels of academic excellence.
Fifteen Public Charter Schools Recognized as 2021 Blue Ribbon School Award Winners
This week, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 302 public schools as 2021 National Blue Ribbon School winners.
The Federal Charter Schools Program: 2021 Impact Report
Our 2021 annual report includes the same explanation and history of the Charter Schools Program as the inaugural 2020 edition, with updated information about current grantees.
5 Charter Schools Recognized as 2021 Green Ribbon Schools
This year, the Department selected 27 honorees as 2021 Green Ribbon Schools, including five charter schools.