January 19, 2023 was a special day for the South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven.
January 19, 2023 was a special day for the South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven.
This month, we celebrate Hispanic culture and the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to education. Educator Alisa Cooper de Uribe, New Mexico’s 2021 Teacher of the Year who teaches at New Mexico International School, invited us to join lessons and activities as students dive into rich history to learn about Hispanic leaders, ancient empires, geography,… Continue reading New Mexico International School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Balloons, Bops, and Biographies
Think about an impactful experience from your childhood that shaped who you are today. How does it fuel choices and decisions in your everyday life? For one Massachusetts charter school teacher, his childhood experience of immigrating to America and attending school here made him deeply understand that not all kids across the world have the… Continue reading DREAMer to Educator: Becoming the Mentor He Wish He Had
In a new report, Never Going Back: An Analysis of Parent Sentiment on Education, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools examines results from a survey of more than 5,000 parents conducted by The Harris Poll in May 2022. The report indicates that parents overwhelmingly like and want the freedom to choose the best education… Continue reading The Top 4 Reasons Parents are “Never Going Back” on Education
A recent national survey of more than 5,000 parents of school-aged children, conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, examined families’ educational choices and patterns, satisfaction with school options, and the likely significance of education as an issue in upcoming elections. Among key initial findings from the… Continue reading Three Things to Know About Parents and How They Might Vote This Fall
2021 was a banner year for the public charter school movement due to lawmakers in state capitols boldly expanding options for learning and parents voting with their feet. The year also saw incredible coverage and support from our partners in the media. Reporters, editors, and producers are taking notice of parent demand for more and… Continue reading 10 Top Charter School News Stories in 2021
This feature is part of the National Alliance’s 2021 Back to School Month campaign. You can describe Nathan Ream as many things—high school senior, gamer, friend, Disney-enthusiast. But the most important descriptor is survivor. Being a Lymphoma cancer survivor has fueled Nathan’s drive to give back, help others, and raise money to support blood cancers treatments and research. The National Alliance caught up with the 30 Under 30 Changemaker as… Continue reading Student Survivor Turned Advocate: Nathan Ream Explains His Hopes for the 2021 School Year
As the nation slowly and safely navigates out of the pandemic, the focus remains on helping American families recoup what was lost during the last 14 months—and spurring prosperity and success. Education must be a top priority to fulfill this promise as our leaders in federal, state, and local governments make important decisions that affect… Continue reading The American Families Plan: Shaping the Future of Public Education