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Innovation in Action: 2022 State Legislative Highlights for Public Charter Schools

2022 was another consequential year of state-level legislative activity for charter schools. On a range of issues that included funding equity, support for facilities, more effective authorizing practices, and increased funding for charter school students, our movement gained ground. Equally as important, the charter school movement fended off major threats to our autonomy and our… Continue reading Innovation in Action: 2022 State Legislative Highlights for Public Charter Schools

Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2022

It’s been a busy year for the charter school community and our movement continues to gain support. On The Charter Blog, we’ve provided updates on how important legislation could affect charter schools, celebrated the outstanding schools and states in our sector, broke down new research, and provided facts about charter schools. Here are the top… Continue reading Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2022

2022 Election Results and What They Mean for Charter Schools

https://youtu.be/Bx7lTobTgNU?si=MaZMC2KUOCyNut95Going into Election Day this fall, the stakes were high and education was on the ballot in many local, state, and federal races. Who are the newly elected officials, which lawmakers retained their seats, and what will it all mean for public education?

State Races to Watch in the 2022 Election

The midterm elections are now only two weeks away. As with past elections, the outcomes on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, will have a major impact on charter school legislation in state capitols across the country. For example, an unprecedented number of anti-charter school governors and state legislators were elected during the 2018 elections, leading to… Continue reading State Races to Watch in the 2022 Election

How States Use CSP Funds to Support High-quality Charter Schools and Authorizing

In addition to providing funds for opening or expanding new charter schools, the CSP State Entity (SE) program provides important resources to strengthen the overall quality of the charter school community. When a state educational agency (SEA) or charter support organization (CSO) receives an SE grant, funds are split among three activities: at least 90%… Continue reading How States Use CSP Funds to Support High-quality Charter Schools and Authorizing

Fostering Charter School Growth Through State Loan and Grant Programs

Most state laws do not provide public charter schools with the full amount of state and local funding that other public schools receive. And many charter school leaders struggle to locate funds to build and or renovate facilities for students to attend school. Luckily, 13 states and Washington, D.C. enacted charter school loan programs to… Continue reading Fostering Charter School Growth Through State Loan and Grant Programs

Explore the Updated Charter School Data Dashboard Through 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions

Join the National Alliance as we showcase our Data Dashboard, newly updated with charter school data from the 2019-20 school year. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions you have about charter schools and the data we collect.

National Alliance Issues Statement on Final Virginia Budget

Earlier this month, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the state budget into law. Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools, issued the following statement. “The 2022 state legislative session ended, and Virginia lawmakers failed to overhaul the state’s notoriously weak charter school law. On the campaign trail last year,… Continue reading National Alliance Issues Statement on Final Virginia Budget

Maintaining Positive Momentum for State Charter School Legislation in 2022

This fall, there will be gubernatorial elections in 36 states and state legislator elections in 46 states. Oftentimes in election years such as 2022, there is less of an appetite among lawmakers to make big changes. That hasn’t been the case this year in a notable number of states. Building on the wins in New Mexico… Continue reading Maintaining Positive Momentum for State Charter School Legislation in 2022

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