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Riding the Green Wave: Charter Schools Across the U.S. Benefit from Federal Facilities Funding

Over the past few years, federal funding has begun to flow in unprecedented levels to sustainable development and decarbonizing America. This “green wave” is especially relevant to schools where billions of dollars can be spent to improve facilities and buses....

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Welcomes 10 High School Students to Third Cohort of Rising Leaders

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to welcome the 2024-2025 class of Rising Leaders, the program’s third cohort. Ten charter high school students were selected from more than 130 applicants to grow their leadership and advocacy skills...

6 Things You Need to Know about Recent Charter School FY 2025 Appropriations Wins

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations process is well underway. While we are likely to end up with a continuing resolution (CR) through at least the election, the National Alliance has led the way to protect wins from last year...

Charter School Weekly Brief – August 19, 2024

Charter School Innovation Series: Creating Education Environments for Student Success

In this episode of Get Schooled on Public Education, we focus on strategies charter schools have implemented to create educational environments to improve student outcomes. We talked to Dr. Reneta C. Johnson, the executive director at Legacy Prep in Alabama...

Charter School Innovation Series: Supporting Student Mental Health

When it comes to students’ ability to learn, mental health plays a pivotal role in their academic success and personal development. In this episode of Get Schooled on Public Education, we learn more about two charter schools and how their...

Charter School Weekly Brief – August 12, 2024

Celebrating New Beginnings: Welcoming New Charter Schools for the 2024-25 School Year

As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is excited to welcome many new charter schools to communities nationwide.

Charter School Innovation Series: Nurturing Future Healthcare Heroes

This episode of the Get Schooled on Public Education podcast spotlights two schools dedicated to preparing nurses to enter rewarding careers in the medical field. Amidst a national shortage of healthcare workers, including nurses, these schools are nurturing the healthcare...

New Research: A Variety of Charter Models Lead to Positive Post-Secondary Outcomes

New research finds that both urban and nonurban charter schools in Massachusetts increase college enrollment and college graduation rates compared to district peers.