Hispanic student enrollment in charter schools across the United States has experienced remarkable growth. Here’s what this means for the future of public education.
Hispanic student enrollment in charter schools across the United States has experienced remarkable growth. Here’s what this means for the future of public education.
We connected with four leaders of charter schools in Minnesota, Illinois, New York, and California that are affiliates of UnidosUS to learn more about how their schools center Hispanic families and honor Hispanic Heritage Month all year long.
Charter Schools Program grants fund the replication of high performing public charter schools, facilities, and the implementation and planning of new charter schools.
Access to appropriate school facilities is a critical barrier to charter school growth and to providing the best and safest educational setting for students. But the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act, introduced last week in the House of Representatives by Representative Michelle Steel of California and last year in the Senate by Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Michael Bennet of Colorado, offers new solutions.
Today Rep. Michelle Steel introduced legislation to increase quality education opportunities to all students – regardless of background – by expanding federal support for charter school facilities.
This week, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 356 schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 24 of which are public charter schools.
One program that invests in Latino educators was born out of the flexibility of the charter school model at Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School, a dual-language Spanish and English charter school in Washington, D.C. serving grades pre-K-5th grade. The Instituto Mundo Verde (IMV) Fellowship isn’t just a training program—it’s a lifeline for educators who share the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of their students.
Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, dedicamos un reconocimiento especial a los estudiantes y familias hispanas y latinas que son una parte esencial de la historia y el éxito de las escuelas chárter en Estados Unidos. Estos estudiantes no solo enriquecen los salones de clase con su diversidad cultural, sino que también son testimonio vivo de los beneficios y oportunidades que las escuelas chárter públicas pueden ofrecer.
Over the past few years, federal funding has begun to flow in unprecedented levels to sustainable development and decarbonizing America. This “green wave” is especially relevant to schools where billions of dollars can be spent to improve facilities and buses. While many traditional school districts have resources to help apply for these capital opportunities, small charter schools with limited resources are now finding ways to benefit as well.