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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Eight Charter School Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

MAY 13, 2022 — Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors “for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.” Eight of the Presidential Scholars are public charter school students. “Congratulations to these outstanding scholars! This high honor is a result of your hard work, dedication,… Continue reading Eight Charter School Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Charter Schools Outperform in Ranking of 2022 Best High Schools

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

5 Charter Schools Recognized as 2021 Green Ribbon Schools

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award is a federal recognition for schools that have done an excellent job in reducing environmental waste, creating a healthy environment focused on students and staff wellness, and offering effective education on environmental protection and sustainability. This year, the Department selected 27 honorees as 2021 Green Ribbon… Continue reading 5 Charter Schools Recognized as 2021 Green Ribbon Schools

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

New Report Shows Indiana Charter School Law is #1 in the Nation

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — 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 Public Charter School Laws, Tenth Edition. Indiana took first place for the fourth year in a row, demonstrating the quality of the state’s law. Indiana’s law does not… Continue reading New Report Shows Indiana Charter School Law is #1 in the Nation

2015 State Legislative Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools

2015 has proved to be another successful year for public charter school legislation across the country. Some of the biggest developments of the 2015 state legislative sessions include: Alabama became the 43rd state to enact a public charter school law. Connecticut defeated a proposed two-year moratorium on opening of new charter schools. Indiana increased school autonomy, strengthened school… Continue reading 2015 State Legislative Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools

Indiana Legislature Passes Budget Bill That Reduces Funding Gap For Charter Students, Awaits Governors Signature

Washington, D.C. – The Indiana Legislature supported one of the biggest new investments in public charter schools this year in any state when it passed the state budget bill (HB 1001) late Wednesday night. The bill provides a new $500 per public charter school student allotment and a $50 million loan program to address facilities… Continue reading Indiana Legislature Passes Budget Bill That Reduces Funding Gap For Charter Students, Awaits Governors Signature

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