2018 was a big year for the public charter school sector. Let’s take a look back at the highlights on the state and legal front: 1. Washington State Supreme Court upholds public charter schools Perhaps the biggest victory for charter school students this year was in Washington state, where the state’s supreme court upheld the… Continue reading State and Legal ‘Greatest Hits’ for Charter Schools in 2018
Over the course of almost two centuries, Florida’s Seminoles endured three wars with the U.S. government, resisted numerous efforts to relocate to federal reservations in the West, and ultimately made their home in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments—the Florida Everglades. Due to the development boom in exploding South Florida, the Seminoles eventually found… Continue reading Rekindling the Heritage of an Unconquered Indian Tribe
Many students these days seek high-paying, meaningful, hands-on work without the burden of increasingly cumbersome student loan debt. Endless high-skilled job openings exist, and many Americans choose to jump straight into those jobs as an alternative to attending a university. This, however, requires job training, apprenticeships, and an intense focus on specialized skills. For students who… Continue reading 5 Public Charter Schools Making Waves for Their Take on the Vocational Model
Florida’s Doral College is a special place. Unlike other higher-ed institutions, it was founded in cooperation with public charter school nonprofit organizations to serve charter school students. Doral provides college-level courses and co-curricular opportunities to high schoolers, most of whom are students of color and come from underserved communities. I have been a part of… Continue reading Doral College Ethics Class Creates Opportunities for Charter High School Students
WASHINGTON, DC (April 4, 2018) – Today, the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County ruled in favor of parents, students and public charter school leaders in the state of Florida who have been defending their right to equitable funding. In September 2017, public charter school opponents filed a legal challenge to HB 7069,… Continue reading Court Sides with Parents, Students, and Public Charter Schools on Funding Question
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has released the following statement commending the ruling by Florida’s 4th District Court of Appeal, which upholds the State Board of Educations constitutional authority to review appeals when charter school applications are rejected by local school boards: “There are many reasons a charter school can be denied their… Continue reading National Alliance Commends Ruling Upholding Florida Board of Educations Authority to Review Charter School Appeals
My name is Diana Cobas, and I am a senior at International Studies Charter High School (ISCHS). My school has not only challenged me academically, but has also been a home to me for the last three years. Its unique academic programs, passionate professors, and diverse students, have made my experience at this charter school incredibly fulfilling.… Continue reading I Found a Place I Can Call Home
Washington, D.C. -The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, together with other organizations committed to educational quality and choice, filed an amicus brief on Tuesday, January 19, in Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal. The brief asks the court to affirm that the Florida Board of Education has the authority to review appeals when charter… Continue reading National Alliance Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Florida Board of Educations Authority to Review Charter School Appeals
For Immediate Release: Contact: Deborah Veney Robinson, 202.521.2828 Sarah Johnson 202.521.2826 Based on Annual Ranking of the Countrys 10 Strongest State Charter School Laws WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools today released the following statement from president and CEO, Peter Groff. This statement is in response to the announcement of 19 finalists in… Continue reading National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Finds Eight Race to the Top Finalists Supportive of Charter Schools
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