Public charter schools serve a diverse population of students, including many Hispanic students. In the 2020-2021 school year, 35% of all charter school students identified as Hispanic compared to only 27% of district students (Data Digest). Additionally, 15% of charter school teachers identify as Hispanic compared to 9% in district schools (NCES). In celebration of Hispanic… Continue reading 5 Charter Schools Celebrating the Legacy of Hispanic Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Alliance released the following statement on the teachers’ union strike taking place in Chicago: “As advocates for all public charter school students, the National Alliance hopes that the Chicago Teachers Union and Acero Schools (Acero) can come to an agreement quickly and amicably so that teachers can do what… Continue reading National Alliance Statement on Acero Schools Teacher Strike in Chicago
Think back to the fifth grade, the cusp of middle school. You were probably trying to figure out who you were and who you wanted to be. Lupe Jimenez, a native of Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood on the Southwest Side, remembers feeling bored. Quiet, but fidgety—ready for more. “Kim Day, Perspectives’ co-founder, came… Continue reading Why Perspectives Charter Schools Work
Standing at the podium at graduation, one LEARN 6 eighth grader Farhan explained, “Being a military child, I try not to get too close to my friends—with the idea of moving looming over my head. But at LEARN, you can’t help but feel like LEARN is your second family.” Eighth grade graduation is a critical… Continue reading LEARN Charter School Network
Washington, D.C. – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools applauds the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Bruce Rauner for passing and signing into law historic legislation that provides a fair funding system for public school students across the state regardless of their zip code or type of public school they attend. “Today, the Illinois General… Continue reading New Illinois Education Law Provides Equitable Funding for Public Charter School Students
During a recent visit to the Chicago Math and Science Academy (CMSA), I had the opportunity to talk with 12th grade student Matilda Patterson. In the interview excerpt below, Matilda discusses her favorite opportunities she’s had at CMSA and her plans after graduation. Q: What do you like about attending your school? I like the… Continue reading From Ghana to America to College: Matilda’s Story
Today’s featured student blogger, Jose Serrano, is a charter school student at Noble Street College Prep in Chicago. The Noble Network of Charter Schools has a student body made up of almost entirely minority students, 90% of whom are low-income. The son of a single mother in a low-income household in Chicago, Jose was recently… Continue reading Student Voices: Jose Serrano
The idea for South City Preparatory Academy was born from seeing evidence of great urban charter schools throughout our country. Over the course of several years, I had the opportunity to visit amazing charter schools like Boston Collegiate, Academy of the Pacific Rim, Roxbury Prep and schools in the KIPP, Uncommon Schools, Achievement First, and… Continue reading South City Preparatory Academy Grows from a Humble Beginning
For Immediate Release: Contact: Deborah Veney Robinson, 202.521.2828 Sarah Johnson 202.521.2826 Based on Annual Ranking of the Countrys 10 Strongest State Charter School Laws WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools today released the following statement from president and CEO, Peter Groff. This statement is in response to the announcement of 19 finalists in… Continue reading National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Finds Eight Race to the Top Finalists Supportive of Charter Schools
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