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Six Ways the New House Infrastructure Bill Could Help Charter Schools

Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2)—a $1.5 trillion bill designed to upgrade a wide range national infrastructure while also stimulating the economy. While it is not likely to be signed into law any time in the near future, it is important to understand the provisions that… Continue reading Six Ways the New House Infrastructure Bill Could Help Charter Schools

National Alliance Statement on H.R. 2, the Invest in America Act

Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement: “We applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for acknowledging the significant infrastructure needs of the country, including the nation’s public schools, by passing the Invest in America Act. In addition to proposing bold measures to ensure the safety… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on H.R. 2, the Invest in America Act

No Child Left Uneducated

I was recently invited by Rick Hess at the American Enterprise Institute to write a paper sharing my thoughts on the next major challenge conservatives should be focused on in education. Serendipitously, this request came shortly after I joined a working group hosted by the great Ben Austin, a longtime leader in education reform efforts in California… Continue reading No Child Left Uneducated

The National Alliance Applauds the Justice in Policing Act

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement: “We applaud Representative Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), along with 224 other House Members and 35 other Senators, who introduced the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. The Justice… Continue reading The National Alliance Applauds the Justice in Policing Act

National Alliance Releases Statement on HEROES Act Proposal and Letter to House and Senate Leadership

WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, introduced H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), an essential step towards meeting the needs of America’s K-12 schools hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools,… Continue reading National Alliance Releases Statement on HEROES Act Proposal and Letter to House and Senate Leadership

National Alliance Statement on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

WASHINGTON – Late last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, legislation that takes important steps to safeguard the learning of all students whose education has been disrupted by COVID-19. We are grateful to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Lamar… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Charter Schools Program Fact Sheet for Today’s Hearing with Secretary DeVos

Washington D.C. – Today, Secretary DeVos will testify before the House Appropriations Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee in a hearing on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal. Check out the below fact sheet on the history, purpose and value of the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) for your reporting. CSP History Congress first authorized the CSP with overwhelming… Continue reading Charter Schools Program Fact Sheet for Today’s Hearing with Secretary DeVos

National Alliance Criticizes President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement in response to the president’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2021: “President Trump has consistently said that school choice is a priority for his administration, but this budget, if enacted, would leave families in need with fewer school… Continue reading National Alliance Criticizes President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal

Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2020

For more than a decade, our charter law rankings report has analyzed how well each state aligns its charter school law to our “gold standard” model law. Our 2020 charter school law rankings are the first rankings to reflect the impact of the 2018 election cycle. States like California and Illinois, where previous governors supported charter-friendly policies,… Continue reading Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2020

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