Our Dear New Leaders Series continues with a conversation featuring our President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Starlee Coleman. Starlee shares the pivotal moments that inspired her 25-year advocacy journey and why public education is essential for a thriving democracy. Hear her personal story as a parent, her vision for educational equity, and what’s ahead for charter schools in 2025 and the opportunities under a new administration.
Key Takeaways:
- Charter schools are free, public, and open to all.
- Public education is foundational to a strong economy.
- Access to a high-quality public education should not depend on a student’s zip code or their family’s financial status.
- Charter schools help equalize opportunities by providing high-quality, public, and tuition-free education to all students.
- Policymakers can help increase the impact of the Charter Schools Program for students and families by increasing the flexibility of the program to ensure funding can be fully utilized.
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