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
This feature is part of the National Alliance’s 2021 Back to School Month campaign Atlanta Smart Academy’s mission is to help students evolve into innovative solutionists who can apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. The Georgia school opened its doors in early August to grades 5-7 and will add 8th grade next… Continue reading New Schools, New Opportunities for Success: Atlanta Smart Academy
The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) led a successful policy and advocacy campaign in support of charter school funding and resource equity during the 2021 legislative session. GCSA’s work with state policymakers and local stakeholders enabled the passage of Senate Bill 59, a significant piece of charter school legislation that provides increased funding and flexibility for… Continue reading Georgia Lawmakers Approve Legislation Providing Key Funding and Resources to Charter 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