Charter Schools Program grants fund the replication of high performing public charter schools, facilities, and the implementation and planning of new charter schools.
Charter Schools Program grants fund the replication of high performing public charter schools, facilities, and the implementation and planning of new charter schools.
To say that the Rising Leaders Initiative was a life-changing experience would be an understatement. Every month, we delved into an essential part of advocacy that I had never even considered. I learned that being a community leader is much more than what you see on the surface. It takes much time, careful consideration, and… Continue reading Reflecting on the Rising Leaders Initiative
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 60th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors “for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.” Nine of the Presidential Scholars are public charter school students.
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will celebrate the annual National Charter Schools Week during the week of May 12-18, 2024 to honor the 8,000 public charter schools, 251,000 dedicated teachers, and thousands of local, state, and national advocates who raise their voices for the nearly 4 million—and growing—charter school students each day.
Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes a cohort of exemplary schools from around the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Schools are honored either as Exemplary High-Performing Schools, for top academic achievement in each state, or as Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools, for exceptional growth in closing achievement gaps between student groups. This recognition… Continue reading 15 Charter Schools Honored as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
June 20, 2022 – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the first class of Rising Leaders, a cohort of 10 high school charter students who have earned the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills with training from policy professionals. More than 100 students applied to this new program, and the… Continue reading The National Alliance Welcomes 10 High School Students to Inaugural Cohort of Rising Leaders
MAY 13, 2022 — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors “for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.” Eight of the Presidential Scholars are public charter school students. “Congratulations to these outstanding scholars! This high honor is a result of your hard work, dedication,… Continue reading Eight Charter School Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
The U.S. News & World Report released their 2022 ranking of best public high schools and—once again—charter schools shine. This year, charter schools account for 12% of all public high schools on the list, but they make up 22% of the top 100 public high schools. Charter schools from Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana,… Continue reading Charter Schools Outperform in Ranking of 2022 Best High Schools