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5 Top Federal Priorities for Charter Schools in 2023

With the start of the 118th Congress getting underway, it is time for us update and reaffirm our top policy priorities for charter schools. As families and schools continue to grapple with the impacts of the pandemic, what will make a difference for students in 2023?

Preview of 2023 State Legislative Sessions and Charter Schools

With state legislative sessions underway, our efforts to protect the interests of students and families seeking high-quality public education options are in full swing.

Vital Charter Schools Program Funded by Congress

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the release of the $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill: “The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools thanks Congressional leaders for finalizing the FY23 spending bill that includes $440 million for the critical Charter Schools Program (CSP) along… Continue reading Vital Charter Schools Program Funded by Congress

A Year in Review: 2022 and the Power of Advocates

What an eventful year it’s been! Throughout 2022, the charter school movement was challenged in profound ways and parents, educators, and allies stepped up to fight for high-quality public school options at every opportunity. Charter school opponents once again targeted the Charter Schools Program (CSP), a modest federal source of funding that provides outsized benefits… Continue reading A Year in Review: 2022 and the Power of Advocates

National Alliance Applauds U.S. Senators for Efforts to Challenge Harmful Rules to the Charter Schools Program

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued the following statement on the vote for the Congressional Review Act to overturn the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria (NPP) for three grant competitions of the Charter Schools Program: “The National Alliance thanks Senator Tim… Continue reading National Alliance Applauds U.S. Senators for Efforts to Challenge Harmful Rules to the Charter Schools Program

The Federal Charter Schools Program in 2022: New Rules and New Schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAkvBYp02Bg&list=PLdPB42i3ccKJkhAU3mcaFEZKkn4QNGtqo&index=32022 was a big year for the Charter Schools Program (CSP) – the only source of federal funding to support the growth of charter schools around the country. Earlier this year, the Department of Education passed new rules that will impact how the charter school community accesses these CSP funds and also held major competitions… Continue reading The Federal Charter Schools Program in 2022: New Rules and New Schools

Best Charter School News Stories of 2022

With gratitude to the hard-working and dedicated education journalists and opinion writers, every December we share a run-down of the most impactful stories that defined the public charter school sector. How did this year impact students, parents, teachers, and public education, and how will this year shape the years to come? Take a look at… Continue reading Best Charter School News Stories of 2022

Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2022

It’s been a busy year for the charter school community and our movement continues to gain support. On The Charter Blog, we’ve provided updates on how important legislation could affect charter schools, celebrated the outstanding schools and states in our sector, broke down new research, and provided facts about charter schools. Here are the top… Continue reading Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2022

2022 Election Results and What They Mean for Charter Schools

https://youtu.be/Bx7lTobTgNU?si=MaZMC2KUOCyNut95Going into Election Day this fall, the stakes were high and education was on the ballot in many local, state, and federal races. Who are the newly elected officials, which lawmakers retained their seats, and what will it all mean for public education?

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