The following statement can be attributed to Starlee Coleman, President and CEO of The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Statement Regarding SCOTUS Review of Oklahoma Charter School Case

The following statement can be attributed to Starlee Coleman, President and CEO of The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
The National Alliance applauds the Oklahoma Supreme Court for affirming the unconstitutionality of religious public schools. The Oklahoma Supreme Court’s 6-2 decision is a resounding victory for the integrity of public education.
With most state legislative sessions wrapping up this spring, we reflect on what state leaders set out to accomplish for public education this year. For parents, leaders, and supporters of charter schools, the State of the State addresses given by governors before legislative session kicks off, offer valuable insights into the direction of education policy
“The National Alliance supports the strong arguments made by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond affirming the illegality of religious public schools.”
Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President for State Advocacy and Support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the National Alliance’s Amicus Brief Filing: “Since the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board’s approval of a charter contract for a religious charter school, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has… Continue reading National Alliance Files Amicus Brief in Support of the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Challenge of Religious Charter Schools
In 2023, charter school advocates continued to make legislative gains in statehouses across the country. These gains were made in red, blue, and purple states, oftentimes in ways that showed bipartisan support for charter schools remains firmly in place. A new report, 2023 State Legislative Session Highlights for Public Charter Schools, written by Todd Ziebarth,… Continue reading 2023 State Legislative Summary: Momentum for Public Charter Schools Remains Strong
Todd Ziebarth, Senior Vice President for State Advocacy and Support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released the following statement regarding the recently filed legal challenge against a charter contract for a religious public school in Oklahoma: “The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools supports Oklahoma’s Attorney General in this challenge to safeguard… Continue reading The National Alliance stands with Oklahoma Attorney General to Defend Public Charter Schools
Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, released a statement on the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approval of an application from the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
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.