Event Invite: Public Charter Schools 101: Expanding Federal Support for New Schools and Facilities

Senators John Cornyn and Michael Bennet are convening a briefing on charter schools with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.  The briefing will highlight efforts to increase funding for the federal Charter Schools Program and the passage of two charter school bills S.1480 The Equitable Access to School Facilities Act (Cassidy-Bennet) and S.3072 Empower… Continue reading Event Invite: Public Charter Schools 101: Expanding Federal Support for New Schools and Facilities

Senators Cassidy, Cornyn, and Booker introduce legislation to help educators access funding to open new charter schools

Bipartisan bill will strengthen federal Charter Schools Program by providing more equitable access to pre-planning resources needed to open a new school   Today, Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, John Cornyn (R-TX), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Scott (R-SC), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Mike Braun (R-IN),… Continue reading Senators Cassidy, Cornyn, and Booker introduce legislation to help educators access funding to open new charter schools

2023 Charter Schools Program Grant Recipients Announced

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education announced grant recipients for the FY 2023 Charter Schools Program (CSP). In all, the Department announced $572 million to be awarded over the next three to five years. Grants are used to open new public charter schools and replicate high-performing public charter schools across the country. The demand… Continue reading 2023 Charter Schools Program Grant Recipients Announced

Charter Schools Program Receives Proposed Funding Increase

All students and families deserve access to a high-quality public education. We thank the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee members for recognizing the value and educational opportunity public charter schools provide to families across the nation with an increase of $10 million to the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) and by providing important new flexibility for state program operators.

2023 Replication Grants For The Charter Schools Program Announced

On March 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced grant recipients for the FY 2023 Charter Schools Program (CSP) Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools Grants. In all there are 13 awards totaling more than $111 million to be awarded over the next five years. These grants will be used to replicate and expand… Continue reading 2023 Replication Grants For The Charter Schools Program Announced

The National Alliance Releases Statement On President Biden’s FY2024 Budget

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding President Biden’s FY 2024 Budget: “The President’s budget calls for significant increases in K-12 education – a 13.6% jump from the 2023 enacted level – for a total of $10.8 billion in additional funding. The additional resources… Continue reading The National Alliance Releases Statement On President Biden’s FY2024 Budget

The Charter School Community’s 2023 Federal Priorities

The start of a new Congress presents a fresh opportunity to unite and use our influence to help more families gain access to a school that fits their children’s needs. Research indicates parents want a high-quality education for their children. Students and communities also benefit when there are more options of where to attend school.… Continue reading The Charter School Community’s 2023 Federal Priorities

Vital Charter Schools Program Funded by Congress

Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the release of the $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill: “The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools thanks Congressional leaders for finalizing the FY23 spending bill that includes $440 million for the critical Charter Schools Program (CSP) along… Continue reading Vital Charter Schools Program Funded by Congress

A Year in Review: 2022 and the Power of Advocates

What an eventful year it’s been! Throughout 2022, the charter school movement was challenged in profound ways and parents, educators, and allies stepped up to fight for high-quality public school options at every opportunity. Charter school opponents once again targeted the Charter Schools Program (CSP), a modest federal source of funding that provides outsized benefits… Continue reading A Year in Review: 2022 and the Power of Advocates

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