U.S. News Ranks Charter Schools Among the Top Public High Schools in the Nation

Ten charter high school students were selected from more than 100 applicants to grow their leadership and advocacy skills through intensive programming, team building, and opportunities outside of their school classrooms.

Charter School Networks Show Results and Ability to Replicate Quality

The Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University (CREDO) recently released the results from their most recent study of student outcomes at charter schools. The report is comprised of two smaller reports, one looking at overall national outcomes and state by state comparisons of student performance and the other comparing student performance at… Continue reading Charter School Networks Show Results and Ability to Replicate Quality

Understanding School Districts in a Charter School Context

School districts are a major part of the U.S. education system. Charter schools are innovative public schools designed to adapt to the evolving needs of students. How can we describe charter schools as it relates to school districts? This white paper breaks down how the National Alliance captures data and methods for district-based analyses. For… Continue reading Understanding School Districts in a Charter School Context

Never Going Back: An Analysis of Parent Sentiment on Education

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. Survey results provide deep insights into how parents feel about education, whether and why they’ve made… Continue reading Never Going Back: An Analysis of Parent Sentiment on Education

Explore the Updated Charter School Data Dashboard Through 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions

Join the National Alliance as we showcase our Data Dashboard, newly updated with charter school data from the 2019-20 school year. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions you have about charter schools and the data we collect.

Is the “Education Voter” the New Swing Voter?

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. The full report will be released… Continue reading Is the “Education Voter” the New Swing Voter?

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Releases Thirteenth Edition of Charter School Law Rankings Report

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the thirteenth edition of an annual report that measures state charter school laws against the National Alliance’s model charter school law. The model law is comprised of 21 essential components focused on flexibility, accountability, and equity. Each year, the National Alliance analyzes, scores, and ranks each state’s charter… Continue reading National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Releases Thirteenth Edition of Charter School Law Rankings Report

Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2022

2021 was a remarkable year in many ways for the charter school sector. While the nation continued struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, PreK-12 education emerged as a critical issue across the country. 1.4 million students left district schools and a record number of new students enrolled in charter schools. Meanwhile, state legislators made bold changes… Continue reading Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, 2022

National Alliance Releases 12th Annual Ranking of State Charter School Laws; Little Change, Despite Sharp Spike in Charter School Enrollment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its annual ranking of state charter school laws, Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws, Twelfth Edition. This report analyzes how well each state’s charter school law compares to our “model law.” States are ranked by their composite score, which is based on 21 critical benchmarks like accountability, authorization,… Continue reading National Alliance Releases 12th Annual Ranking of State Charter School Laws; Little Change, Despite Sharp Spike in Charter School Enrollment

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