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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

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

Two months into the 2022 state legislative sessions, we are seeing a significant amount of activity on charter school legislation. In some states, the legislative sessions have come to a close, but the fight is still alive in others. The National Alliance and on-the-ground partners will continue to advocate for our schools in at-risk states… Continue reading Charter School Updates in the States, Spring 2022

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