We inspired by all the charter school community accomplished in 2023 and hope you’ll take a few minutes to review some of our highlights.
Year in Review 2023

We inspired by all the charter school community accomplished in 2023 and hope you’ll take a few minutes to review some of our highlights.
Even as families explore other forms of school choice, charter schools remain a popular public education option Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released Believing in Public Education: A Demographic and State-level Analysis of Public Charter School and District Public School Enrollment Trends, a new data analysis of public school enrollment during the last… Continue reading New Report Shows Charter School Enrollment Continues to Grow Across the Nation
As each year comes to a close, we look back at how charter school stories came to life in the news. We work closely with the dedicated and hard-working education journalists across the country – those who cover federal and state policy, community triumphs, and trends in public education education – to share the stories… Continue reading The Charter School Sector In The News: Best Media of 2023
“Last year, the Kentucky legislature took a bold step by passing House Bill 9, a law that created a permanent funding mechanism for public charter schools in the Bluegrass State. Unfortunately, Judge Shepherd delayed Kentucky’s pathway to providing additional high-quality public school options for thousands of Kentucky families by striking down that law today. It is deeply disappointing to see the will of thousands of Kentucky families ignored.
As we usher in a new year, charter schools continue to stand as beacons of innovation and excellence in the education landscape. This year highlighted the impact and potential of charter schools in shaping the future of education. Take a look at some of the accomplishments and success stories that have unfolded in the charter… Continue reading Celebrating Charter School Achievements In 2023
The past year has proven to be a bustling and transformative period for the charter school community, and we were proud to capture it all on The Charter Blog. As our organization goes through its own changes in 2024, we look forward to the future and more powerful stories from our diverse charter school community.… Continue reading Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2023
In 2023, charter school advocates continued to make legislative gains in statehouses across the country. These gains were made in red, blue, and purple states, oftentimes in ways that showed bipartisan support for charter schools remains firmly in place. A new report, 2023 State Legislative Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools, written by Todd Ziebarth,… Continue reading 2023 State Legislative Summary: Momentum for Public Charter Schools Remains Strong
This blog post is from Sahaana, a charter school senior and one of the National Alliance’s Rising Leaders, about her experience as a STEM advocate. STEM is an ever-changing canvas drenched in the vibrant colors of friends and teachers. An Imaginarium where rampant curiosity was rewarded with sublime moments of discovery. A nursery where seeds… Continue reading Charter Schools Lay the Groundwork for STEM Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Letlow (LA-05), Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Congressman John James (MI-10), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. This bipartisan legislation authorizes State Entities who receive grants through the Charter Schools Program (CSP) to use a portion of their funding to support the application process… Continue reading Rep. Letlow (LA-05), Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Rep. John James (MI-10), and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) Introduce the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act