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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Letlow (LA-05), Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Congressman John James (MI-10), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. This bipartisan legislation authorizes State Entities who receive grants through the Charter Schools Program (CSP) to use
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 nationwide
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Portion of U.S. Department of Education budget allocated to the Charter Schools Program
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!
Support charter school students like Abdullah become a part of the next generation of leaders this #GivingTuesday: https://donorbox.org/give-to-rising-leaders-initiative
When schools provide mental health support for students:
📚 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced
🧑🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase
Here’s how schools can support students’ mental well-being: https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/topic-research/environment/mental-health #MondayMotivation
Listen! The Learning Curve podcast interviews President and CEO @Ninacharters. She explores debates on growth, quality, and authorizing of charters and the evolving relationship between charter schools and private school choice.
“Where would I have been without the correct guidance? How can I be that for the children of our next generation?” How 2023 Changemaker Cielo Acosta works to be the best teacher she can be:
The Rising Leaders Initiative is creating opportunities for students like Maya to shape the future. Your belief in students makes it possible. Donate today: https://donorbox.org/give-to-rising-leaders-initiative
Many, but not all, charter schools are treated as their own school district by their state. Read why this matters when it comes to things like funding and operations: https://bit.ly/3I3U0CG
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
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Tel: 202.289.2700
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For questions regarding wire transfers, please email of call Celia Hagerman at celia@publiccharters.org or 202-600-8994.
For questions regarding stock, please email of call Celia Hagerman at celia@publiccharters.org or 202-600-8994.
If you or your spouse work for a company that provides matching gifts, you can make an even bigger impact! To have your gift matched, you must submit your company’s completed matching gift form.
Please send all completed matching gift forms to:
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006.
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Contact Celia Hagerman at celia@publiccharters.org or 202-600-8994 to learn more about the Legacy Society or for any other inquiries regarding planned giving.