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House and Senate Agree on $440 Million Spending Agreement for the Federal Charter Schools Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House and Senate FY 2020 spending agreement reached yesterday provides $440 million for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP), maintaining FY 2019 funding levels, the highest-ever funding level in the program’s more than 20-year history.  The CSP supports the creation of new charter schools, which are all public schools, as well as… Continue reading House and Senate Agree on $440 Million Spending Agreement for the Federal Charter Schools Program

Top 10 Highlights from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in 2019

This year was an important one for the public charter school movement. While we’ve seen pushback from those who have historically supported us—most notably among Democratic presidential candidates and in governors’ mansions—we were also inspired by overall growth in public support for charter schools, our families raising their voices against policies that would negatively impact… Continue reading Top 10 Highlights from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in 2019

How Charter Schools Can Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

Education is a critical tool to address the needs of students experiencing homelessness. For these students, school can be a vital source of stability. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that provides rights and services for students experiencing homelessness. It applies to all local educational agencies (LEAs) and public schools, including public… Continue reading How Charter Schools Can Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

Proposed Rules Changes to SNAP Could Leave Nearly 1 Million Children Without Access to Free Meals

Washington D.C. – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and CEO Nina Rees released the following statement on proposed rules changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would lead to fewer children receiving free and reduced-price school meals: “Good nutrition is essential to learning. Students who come to school hungry or go… Continue reading Proposed Rules Changes to SNAP Could Leave Nearly 1 Million Children Without Access to Free Meals

National Alliance Statement on Elizabeth Warren’s Education Plan

Washington, D.C. – Amy Wilkins, senior vice president of advocacy at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued the following statement in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 campaign proposal on public charter schools: “Elizabeth Warren’s unfortunate rejection of the Obama legacy on public charter schools is fundamentally at odds with her party. President… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on Elizabeth Warren’s Education Plan

National Alliance Statement on Senate FY2020 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Bill

Washington D.C. — Today, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the text of the FY 2020 Labor HHS appropriations bill, which funds a range of programs vital to American children and families, including the Charter Schools Program (CSP). The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is deeply grateful to Chairman… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on Senate FY2020 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Bill

National Alliance to Award Second Annual Charter School Leadership Awards to Congressional Black Caucus Members and Charter School Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Wednesday, September 11, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will honor eight African American leaders for raising the bar of excellence in public education and advancing student access to high-quality charter schools. The ceremony is open to the media and will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at the Cuba Libre… Continue reading National Alliance to Award Second Annual Charter School Leadership Awards to Congressional Black Caucus Members and Charter School Leaders

An Open Letter to Senator Bernie Sanders from Leaders of Color

Washington D.C. – Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance) released the below open letter, signed by 244 leaders of color, imploring Senator Bernie Sanders to withdraw his call for a moratorium on public charter schools. “High quality charter schools offer families options and opportunities,” said National Alliance senior vice president of advocacy,… Continue reading An Open Letter to Senator Bernie Sanders from Leaders of Color

National Alliance Responds to Bernie Sanders’ Call for Charter Moratorium

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 2020 presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders used the anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision to make a political announcement that he will call for a moratorium on charter schools in his campaign platform. National Alliance Senior Vice President of Advocacy Amy Wilkins released the following statement: “On behalf of the 3.2 million public… Continue reading National Alliance Responds to Bernie Sanders’ Call for Charter Moratorium

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