Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes a cohort of exemplary schools from around the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Schools are honored either as Exemplary High-Performing Schools, for top academic achievement in each state, or as Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools, for exceptional growth in closing achievement gaps between student groups. This recognition… Continue reading 15 Charter Schools Honored as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools
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
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is proud to honor 10 individuals with the 2022 Changemaker Award who are making a positive difference at charter schools and in their larger community. The leaders are unsung heroes and heroines who, through their exceptional effort, touched the lives of people in their charter school community, brought innovation and… Continue reading National Alliance Celebrates Ten Charter Leaders Who Are Making a Difference in Their Communities
As part of National Charter Schools Week 2022, we are honoring 10 changemakers who are connected to charter schools and are using their ideas, talents, and platforms to affect change.
This blog post is part of our celebration of charter school graduates across the country and their achievements. Join us in celebrating our #CharterGrads! Glahens Paul Glahens joined Roxbury Prep as a 7th grader at the Lucy Stone campus. His transition into academics and culture was supported by his family and his own joy of learning. His… Continue reading Roxbury Prep 2019 Graduates Look to the Future
This blog post is part of our celebration of charter school graduates across the country and their achievements. Join us in celebrating our #CharterGrads! Julianah Adubi. This is my name. This is what I go by. This is what people call me. It’s this name that gets paired with both my successes and my failures. It… Continue reading The Meaning of a Name
For the first three weeks of the year, Erin Woods did not say a word to her students during precalculus class, and they were furious. She was their tutor last year, and they knew she was great at Math, so why would she not help them? In fact, she was under strict orders from Carrie… Continue reading Why was this teacher silent for the first three weeks of Pre-calculus?