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We are the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement. Charter schools are free, public schools that are open to all students. Our mission is to lead public education to unprecedented levels of academic achievement by fostering a strong charter school movement. Our vision is that every family can choose a well-funded, high-performing public school that delivers an excellent education for their children.
Learn about our sister organization, the Charter School Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization.
In 2023, charter school advocates continued to make legislative gains in statehouses across the country. These gains were made in red, blue, and purple states, oftentimes in ways that showed bipartisan support for charter schools remains firmly in place. A new report, 2023 State Legislative
Charter schools are public schools that offer parents the opportunity to pick a school that best fits the needs of their child. There is never a cost to attend, and charter schools are open to all students.
– Rick Cruz, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Chair of the Board
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Charter schools now serve nearly 4 million students across the country! To ensure these schools remain available—and receive equitable funding—we need your help!
In 2023, momentum for public charter schools remained strong. Check out our latest report highlighting individual state legislative wins of 2023 as well as nationwide developments in the charter school sector:
#ICYMI: Students at @RocketshipEd Rise Academy came together with community members to demand a solution to gun violence in DC. We’re #DCCharterProud of our students for speaking up!
Read more from @SamPKCollins in the @WashInformer:
Students from @HarmonyEdu had a day in the life on the House floor during their Service Leadership Society Fall Conference last week! Shoutout to @JoseyforHD124 for sponsoring the event! We appreciate your time & commitment to public education.🌟#txcharterswork
From legislative updates to spotlights of the best and brightest of the charter school community, check out our 10 most-read blog posts of 2023!
New Hampshire charters schools demonstrate strength on national tests
In perhaps 2023’s biggest legislative win, Montana became the 46th state to enact a charter school law with the signing of the Community Choice Schools Act into law. See what other state we say major progress in 2023:
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