Did you know that charter schools receive millions of dollars each year from competitive federal grants? The Charter Schools Program (CSP) is the only source of dedicated federal funding to support the growth of charter schools around the country, but charter schools that operate as their own local education agencies (LEAs) are also eligible to… Continue reading Charter Schools Innovate Using Federal Teacher and School Leader Incentive Fund Grants
Educators who aspire to open a new school may be able to make their dreams a reality with a new bill moving through Congress. On October 18, 2023, Senators Cornyn (R-TX) and Booker (D-NJ), along with Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Senator Cassidy (R-LA), Senator Bennet (D-CO), Sen. Scott (R-SC), Sen. Hassan (D-NH), Sen. Braun… Continue reading How the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act Supports Equity and Innovation
As I reflect on my Hispanic heritage and the way it has guided my educational journey, I am reminded of visiting my great-grandfather. Perched on a flower-patterned couch, amidst the hum of an oxygen machine filling the mid-conversation silence, he conversed with my mother in Spanish. He would then turn to us, his eyes questioning,… Continue reading How My Hispanic Heritage Drives Me to Push for Change
Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President for State Advocacy and Support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the recently filed legal challenge against a charter contract for a religious public school in Oklahoma: “The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools supports Oklahoma’s Attorney General in this challenge to safeguard… Continue reading The National Alliance stands with Oklahoma Attorney General to Defend Public Charter Schools
The pandemic was an unprecedented, challenging time for families and communities. School leaders, educators and families rallied to problem-solve and adapt to a new normal – with many lacking the resources to do so. The bipartisan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funds enabled educational institutions to identify critical health, safety and infrastructure… Continue reading How Charter Schools Used ESSER Funds
Mental health impacts every aspect of our lives. When it comes to our students, now is the time to support their mental health—and teachers know it too. More than 4 in 5 public school educators surveyed in our latest report, Listen to Your Teacher: An Analysis of Teacher Sentiment on the State of Public Education,… Continue reading 5 Ways Charter Schools Help Boost Students’ Mental Health
Public charter schools serve a diverse population of students, including many Hispanic students. In the 2020-2021 school year, 35% of all charter school students identified as Hispanic compared to only 27% of district students (Data Digest). Additionally, 15% of charter school teachers identify as Hispanic compared to 9% in district schools (NCES). In celebration of Hispanic… Continue reading 5 Charter Schools Celebrating the Legacy of Hispanic Leaders
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced grant recipients for the FY 2023 Charter Schools Program (CSP). In all, the Department announced $572 million to be awarded over the next three to five years. Grants are used to open new public charter schools and replicate high-performing public charter schools across the country. The demand… Continue reading 2023 Charter Schools Program Grant Recipients Announced
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