Issue Brief

This paper summarizes our federal policy recommendations for 2023 to help strengthen all U.S. public schools and equip them with resources to meet the unique needs of all students.

2022 turned out to be a dynamic year for charter schools, as many state lawmakers recognized the fact parents want more schooling options that fit their children’s unique needs.

Thirteen states and Washington, D.C. enacted charter school loan programs to help close the funding gaps—and we hope they inspire other states to do so as well.

This case study examines the multi-year effort to pass the Redbud Act, which helps close the funding disparity between all types of public schools located within the same tax base.

The National Alliance summarizes budget priorities and policy recommendation for a new administration to strengthen all public schools.

Identifying and understanding these effects of stay-at-home directives and possible ways to mitigate their impact is important as schools look ahead to the budget for next year and the years that follow.

Culture is a key ingredient in any school’s success. This toolkit contains practical resources to help school and network leaders build stronger cultures at their schools so they become places where the best teachers want to build long, rewarding careers.

The National Alliance filed a public comment in support of a proposed regulation by the National Labor Relations Board because it would provide better protection for CMOs and EMOs.

This report looks at trends in unionized charter schools across the country.