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Georgia Lawmakers Approve Legislation Providing Key Funding and Resources to Charter Schools

The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) led a successful policy and advocacy campaign in support of charter school funding and resource equity during the 2021 legislative session. GCSA’s work with state policymakers and local stakeholders enabled the passage of Senate Bill 59, a significant piece of charter school legislation that provides increased funding and flexibility for… Continue reading Georgia Lawmakers Approve Legislation Providing Key Funding and Resources to Charter Schools

Education Priorities in Biden’s First Proposed Budget

Last week, President Biden unveiled his first presidential budget, revealing a commitment to educational equity with a historic 41% increase in education funding. As we emerge from a pandemic that has left millions of students struggling, this proposed increase is a bold step. He proposed big increases for a number of programs including: $36.5 billion in proposed support… Continue reading Education Priorities in Biden’s First Proposed Budget

President Biden’s Proposed Budget is a Commitment to Equity

With a proposed $102.8 billion in discretionary education spending, President Biden’s budget represents a historic 41 percent increase in education funding above the FY2021 enacted level. As the nation emerges from a pandemic that exacerbated inequities in educational access and left millions of students struggling to make up learning loss, this proposed increase is a bold step. Of note, $36.5 billion in proposed support for Title… Continue reading President Biden’s Proposed Budget is a Commitment to Equity

Nevada Legislature Expands Education Opportunities for All

The 2021 Nevada legislative session ended yesterday with a big win for Silver State students. Not only did the legislature protect equitable operations funding for Nevada’s successful public charter school sector, they also provided $15 million in COVID relief funding through AB495 to Title I charter schools, which serve many of the state’s underserved students and families. This dedicated funding will help schools, teachers, and leaders serve more than 16,000 students from low-income backgrounds who attend… Continue reading Nevada Legislature Expands Education Opportunities for All

Positive and Negative Charter School Legislation in the States in 2021

As several state legislative sessions come to a close, we continue to see solid progress in enacting positive charter school legislation across the country. However, a few troublesome bills remain alive as well. A few of our biggest highlights: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a game-changing bill that sets a high bar for… Continue reading Positive and Negative Charter School Legislation in the States in 2021

A Silver Lining of the Pandemic Shines in Iowa as Charter School Reform Bill Becomes Law

Iowa passed a charter school law in 2002. Since then, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has worked to improve the law to ensure more Iowans have the options for an education that meets their learning needs. A Strong Legislative Partnership Begins In 2017, Mark Jacobs of Reaching Higher Iowa (RHI) contacted the National Alliance to analyze the state’s charter school law (which was ranked 41 out… Continue reading A Silver Lining of the Pandemic Shines in Iowa as Charter School Reform Bill Becomes Law

Student Access to World-Class Education Options Expanded in Iowa

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President of State Advocacy and Support for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued a statement following the enactment of a game-changing public charter school bill in Iowa: “Iowa students and families deserve more education opportunities. This was made even more clear during the pandemic, as Governor Kim Reynolds… Continue reading Student Access to World-Class Education Options Expanded in Iowa

An Unlikely Bill Strengthens Wyoming’s Charter School Law

Each year, we survey the states to see where we can expect charter school legislation to be introduced and if it will be helpful or harmful to charter schools and students in the state. Most years it’s easy to predict which states will be active and what types of legislation will be introduced, but we still conduct this due… Continue reading An Unlikely Bill Strengthens Wyoming’s Charter School Law

The American Families Plan: Shaping the Future of Public Education

As the nation slowly and safely navigates out of the pandemic, the focus remains on helping American families recoup what was lost during the last 14 months—and spurring prosperity and success. Education must be a top priority to fulfill this promise as our leaders in federal, state, and local governments make important decisions that affect… Continue reading The American Families Plan: Shaping the Future of Public Education

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