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There are a lot of myths surrounding Senator Cory Booker and charter schools during his time as an elected official in Newark—both as a city councilman and as mayor—but as someone who worked with him, it’s no surprise to me that he published a supportive op-ed in the New York Times last week. When Cory… Continue reading The Real Take: Cory Booker and Charter Schools

Four years ago, the National Alliance convened the inaugural Charter School Leaders of Color (SLOC) Capitol Hill fly-in as a direct result of members of Congress—particularly in the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses—questioning whether leaders of color existed at charter schools. Now they know. At the same time, the initial cohort of African-American, Hispanic, Asian,… Continue reading Charter School Leaders of Color at NCSC19: Amplifying Voices, Building Relationships, and Growing Our Movement

For the fourth year in a row, leaders of color from charter schools across the nation will descend upon Washington, D.C., to challenge inaccuracies and untruths before the nation’s federal representatives.  Contrary to the false narratives promulgated by special interests, choosing to open a charter school is—in many cases—a direct community response to a need for students to get a high-quality education, founded and supported by leaders of… Continue reading Charter School Leaders of Color Share Their Stories as Community Leaders

President Trump and Congress agreed to extend current government funding through December 8th, but where does that leave education priorities for this year and next? The House and Senate have both made progress in moving legislation that includes FY18 funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP)—the House passed legislation that includes $370 million and the… Continue reading Charter Schools Program (CSP) Funding Update from Washington