Public Charter Schools and National Charter Schools Week have recently had support from some of the highest elected officials in the country. President Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation recognizing National Charter Schools Week, 2013. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.), co-chairs of the Senate Public Charter Schools Caucus, also expressed strong support for public charter schools and marked the start of the 14thannual National Charter Schools Week, which lasts from May 5 to May 11 this year.
President Obama: “Many charter schools choose to locate in communities with few high-quality educational options, making them an important partner in widening the circle of opportunity for students who need it most.” Senator Alexander: “Charter schools give principals the freedom to lead, teachers the freedom to exercise their own good judgment and parents the freedom to choose the school that is best for their child. This is the formula to help our children learn what they need to know and be able to do so they can succeed in life.” Senator Landrieu: “Our future will continue to be shaped by how well we prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. The freedom charter schools have to innovate has invigorated the public education system in New Orleans and across Louisiana, providing parents with a quality choice for their children. Across the country, they are helping shape the conversation about how to improve our education strategy and outcomes, and they should remain one of the key components of that mission.” We thank these public officials for their outstanding service to the students, parents and families of the public charter school movement.
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