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
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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Florida First District Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of HB 7069. In affirming the lower court’s decision, the First District Court of Appeals explained: “While charter schools are statutorily considered to be public schools, the reality is that they do compete with the traditional public schools in their districts. Indeed, section… Continue reading Florida’s First District Court of Appeals Upholds the Constitutionality of HB 7069
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Florida’s First District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on House Bill (HB) 7069, a bill that ensures all the state’s public students receive more equitable funding. “During oral arguments, we will make the case that charter school students should be treated the same as their district school counterparts, just as the… Continue reading National Alliance Urges Appellate Court to Uphold Florida HB 7069