In 2021, families were desperate for more educational options. Hearing their cries, lawmakers in state after state made significant improvements to their charter school laws, creating more fertile ground for these unique public schools. These changes were reflected in the National Alliance’s 13th annual state charter school law rankings report, which saw positive movement in a number… Continue reading 4 States Setting Charter Schools Up for Success in 2022
2021 was a remarkable year in many ways for the charter school sector. While the nation continued struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, PreK-12 education emerged as a critical issue across the country. 1.4 million students left district schools and a record number of new students enrolled in charter schools. Meanwhile, state legislators made bold changes… Continue reading Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2022
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the thirteenth edition of an annual report that measures state charter school laws against the National Alliance’s model charter school law. The model law is comprised of 21 essential components focused on flexibility, accountability, and equity. Each year, the National Alliance analyzes, scores, and ranks each state’s charter… Continue reading National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Releases Thirteenth Edition of Charter School Law Rankings Report
As the 2022 state legislative sessions kick-off, the National Alliance is working in a variety of states to ensure positive conditions for charter schools to flourish. There are six states in particular where we’re working with partners to advance charter school bills. Last fall, newly inaugurated Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin upset former Governor Terry McAuliffe for the… Continue reading A Look Ahead for 2022 State Legislative Sessions and Charter Schools
As we approach the end of the year and enjoy the festive season with friends and family, I’m reflecting on what a tremendous year it’s been for the charter school movement. Yes, we’ve had challenges. Students and educators are now in their third school year shaped by the pandemic. But it’s been inspiring to see… Continue reading 2021 Year in Review
With renewed public attention on education in 2021, and a dramatic shift in public school enrollment trends, state legislatures accomplished a lot for students over the past year. Here are the top 10 wins we saw across the country: Arizona A new $30 million transportation program in Arizona will make it easier for students to physically… Continue reading The 10 Biggest State Policy Wins for Charter Schools in 2021
Even amid the third school year in a row affected by a worldwide pandemic, public charter schools and our community have proven resilient. On The Charter Blog, we’ve provided updates on how important legislation could affect charter schools, showcased outstanding schools and individuals in our movement, and presented the facts about charter schools. Here are the top 10… Continue reading Top 10 Posts on The Charter Blog in 2021
2021 was a great year for charter school students and families across the country. Several states passed legislation to allow more schools to open and promote fiscal equity. In other states, charter school advocates were able to defeat a number of bills that would have imposed significant and unnecessary burdens on charter schools. In our… Continue reading Big Wins for Charter Schools Nationwide: Why 2021 Was the Year of Public School Choice
This week in North Carolina, we’re celebrating a major educational milestone: the 25th anniversary of the state’s charter school law. On June 21, 1996, state lawmakers enacted bipartisan legislation, HB 955, NC Session Law 1995-731, creating public charter schools. One year later, the first North Carolina charter school opened its doors. A movement was born. Now, 126,000… Continue reading North Carolina Charter Schools Turn 25
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