2023 State Legislative Summary: Momentum for Public Charter Schools Remains Strong

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 Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools, written by Todd Ziebarth,… Continue reading 2023 State Legislative Summary: Momentum for Public Charter Schools Remains Strong

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Preview of 2023 State Legislative Sessions and Charter Schools

With state legislative sessions underway, our efforts to protect the interests of students and families seeking high-quality public education options are in full swing.

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The 10 Biggest State Policy Wins for Charter Schools in 2021

With renewed public attention on education in 2021, and a dramatic shift in public school enrollment trends, state legislatures accomplished a lot for students over the past year. Here are the top 10 wins we saw across the country: Arizona A new $30 million transportation program in Arizona will make it easier for students to physically… Continue reading The 10 Biggest State Policy Wins for Charter Schools in 2021

Congratulations to 19 Charter Schools Honored as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Each year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program from the U.S. Department of Education recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. And each year, a number of public charter schools make the cut and are recognized for their… Continue reading Congratulations to 19 Charter Schools Honored as 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

The Tapestry of Liberty Common Elementary Charter School

My name is Jenna Allen and I am currently a 2nd grade teacher at Liberty Common Elementary School—a public charter school in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is my 11th year on staff at Liberty. Before I chose Liberty as a professional educator, I chose Liberty as the school for my two children, Madyson and Aidan. I… Continue reading The Tapestry of Liberty Common Elementary Charter School

New Report Shows Colorado Charter School Law Ranks Second in the Nation

DENVER, CO — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its annual state-by-state ranking of public charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Charter Public School Laws, Tenth Edition. Colorado took second place for the second year in a row. Colorado charter schools serve 123,000 students. Colorado’s law does not cap public charter… Continue reading New Report Shows Colorado Charter School Law Ranks Second in the Nation

DSST Public Schools Wins 2018 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools

AUSTIN, TX –DSST Public Schools (DSST) is the winner of the 2018 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools announced today at the National Charter Schools Conference. The Broad Prize awards $250,000 to the large public charter school system that has demonstrated the best overall academic performance… Continue reading DSST Public Schools Wins 2018 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools

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