Charter School Leader Chuck Hall on His School’s Mission

Each year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program from the U.S. Department of Education recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. And each year, a number of public charter schools make the cut and are recognized for their… Continue reading Congratulations to 19 Charter Schools Honored as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
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
As the student population of Albert Einstein Academy of Ohio (AEA) has grown since its inception during the 2012-13 school year, so has the school’s need for additional and expanded facilities. Enrollment in 2012-2013 was less than 80 students in a building that was approved for 230 students. Today, we have grown to house 400… Continue reading Growing Pains: Tackling Charter School Facilities Challenges
Washington, D.C.- Today, Governor John Kasich signed into law Senate Bill 216 (SB 216), a bill that will bring more transparency and accountability to full-time virtual charter schools in the Buckeye State. Among other provisions, SB 216 requires full-time virtual charter schools to automatically un-enroll students who miss a certain number of consecutive unexcused hours and… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on Ohio Governor John Kasich Signing Senate Bill 216 into Law
This fall, Albert Einstein Academies of Ohio (AEA) will open an LGBTQ Affirming School for students in grades 9-12. Our schools have a reputation for creating a collaborative educational environment that partners with students and families to help them learn and grow holistically. The schools provide personalized learning plans for all students and attract many… Continue reading LGBTQ Acceptance at Albert Einstein Academies of Ohio
A new survey of Ohio brick-and-mortar charter schools has found that charter schools face challenges in securing adequate facilities and that a lack of dedicated resources sufficient for this purpose often results in spaces that are smaller than recommended guidelines. The report, An Analysis of the Charter School Facility Landscape in Ohio, produces findings from… Continue reading Comprehensive New Study Finds Ohio Charter Schools Struggle to Provide Adequate Facilities In the Face of Insufficient Capital Resources
Washington, D.C. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schoolspresident and CEO Nina Rees released the following statement today in response to Ohio State Auditor David Yosts proposal to fund the states full-time virtual charter schools based upon performance: “We commend Ohio State Auditor David Yost for recommending that Ohio change how it funds full-time virtual… Continue reading National Alliance Commends Ohio State Auditor David Yosts Full-Time Virtual Charter School Learning Based Funding Proposal
2015 has proved to be another successful year for public charter school legislation across the country. Some of the biggest developments of the 2015 state legislative sessions include: Alabama became the 43rd state to enact a public charter school law. Connecticut defeated a proposed two-year moratorium on opening of new charter schools. Indiana increased school autonomy, strengthened school… Continue reading 2015 State Legislative Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools