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New State Charter School Legislation Tackle Increased Demand for Charter Schools

“If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us about education, it’s that our parents need choice.” That quote, from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’s Condition of the State address, sums up what people are thinking across the country. While legislators figure out how to respond to the various aspects of the pandemic (from public health… Continue reading New State Charter School Legislation Tackle Increased Demand for Charter Schools

4 Federal Priorities to Advance Educational Equity in 2021

Over the last year, families and educators faced so many unanticipated obstacles. Education, as we knew it, was completely disrupted and the significant learning loss caused by the pandemic will have lasting effects for many children. And we know that not all students were equally affected. The digital divide became more obvious than ever as… Continue reading 4 Federal Priorities to Advance Educational Equity in 2021

National Alliance Releases 2021 PreK-12 Education Priorities for Biden Administration

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the following statement regarding its 2021 PreK-12 education recommendations for the Biden Administration: The National Alliance congratulates President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona as they embark on the work of a new administration. “This administration has already… Continue reading National Alliance Releases 2021 PreK-12 Education Priorities for Biden Administration

National Alliance Statement on COVID Aid Package and Federal Appropriations

Washington, D.C. – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the statement below in response to the Consolidated Appropriations Act: “This is an important week for our nation. We thank Congress and the Administration for working together to produce a relief package that, while far from perfect, will bring desperately needed aid to Americans who are… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on COVID Aid Package and Federal Appropriations

A Year in Review: 2020

Few of us will be sorry to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, but amid the many difficulties we endured this year, we also saw signs of progress, reasons for optimism, and stories of inspiration. Charter schools went above and beyond to help students, families, and communities through multiple crises. The National Alliance was honored… Continue reading A Year in Review: 2020

Reflecting on State Wins for Charter Schools in 2020

At the National Alliance, we look to our state charter school organization (CSO) partners for insight into how to build and strengthen policy and advocacy landscapes to benefit public charter school students, teachers, and families. Here are just a few examples of the remarkable work going on across the country to create state policy environments… Continue reading Reflecting on State Wins for Charter Schools in 2020

Coalition of Education and Advocacy Organizations Release Statement on Secretary of Education in the Biden Administration

During this time of immense change and uncertainty for our nation, the newly elected Biden Administration faces many important decisions. Given the significant disruption to education in America this year due to the pandemic, and the likely long-term consequences, the appointment of the Secretary of Education is one of the most consequential cabinet posts. Many… Continue reading Coalition of Education and Advocacy Organizations Release Statement on Secretary of Education in the Biden Administration

$10 Million Increase to Federal Charter Schools Program Proposed

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools applauds the Labor Health and Human Services, Education Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for its leadership. The $10 million proposed increase to the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) sends a strong signal about the importance of this funding stream, which is the nation’s only source of dedicated federal… Continue reading $10 Million Increase to Federal Charter Schools Program Proposed

National Alliance Statement on Proposed Cut to the Federal Charter Schools Program and the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force

Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, issued the statement below in response to two important issues that impact charter schools: The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee this week approved fiscal year 2021 legislation, which included reducing the Charter Schools Program by $40 million below the 2020 enacted… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on Proposed Cut to the Federal Charter Schools Program and the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force

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