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 Annual 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.
National Alliance Statement on New Education Secretary Nominee Cardona
We look forward to working with Secretary Cardona and his team to ensure the voices of parents are heard, and every student has access to a high-quality public education.
Rethink K-12 Education Models Grants Support Virtual and Student-Centered Learning
The new Rethink K-12 Education Models Grants offer funds to help states address the dual challenge of serving students during the pandemic and cultivating new models for equitable, student-centered learning.
Congratulations to 19 Charter Schools Honored as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education recognized 19 charter schools from across the country as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic excellence or progress in closing opportunity gaps.
The Federal Charter Schools Program: 2020 Annual Report
The Charter Schools Program (CSP) is the nation’s only source of dedicated federal funding for the creation of public charter schools.
Twenty-three Charter Schools Recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Twenty-three public charter schools were among 362 schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education for demonstrating overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps.