Essays on the Charter School Movement

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools gathered a compilation of essays on the charter school movement from diverse voices in the sector. The authors of the essays discuss milestones and achievements from the movement and the vital role charter schools play in the future. Download Document

A Look At Charter Schools in Rural Areas

A growing number of charter schools are serving rural communities. More than 320,000 students are enrolled in rural charter schools across the United States. Due to a smaller population and geographic isolation, charter schools in rural areas face many challenges. The autonomy and flexibility of the charter school model can help mitigate some of the… Continue reading A Look At Charter Schools in Rural Areas

2022 Year In Review

From start to finish, 2022 was a year of progress for the National Alliance. We flexed our muscles, raised our voice, defeated threats, and seized opportunities to give more students access to a high-quality public charter school. We’re proud of what the sector achieved in 2022 and our contributions to it. Read the full report… Continue reading 2022 Year In Review

5 Top Federal Priorities for Charter Schools in 2023

With the start of the 118th Congress getting underway, it is time for us update and reaffirm our top policy priorities for charter schools. As families and schools continue to grapple with the impacts of the pandemic, what will make a difference for students in 2023?

Changing Course: Public School Enrollment Shifts During the Pandemic

Changing Course: Public School Enrollment Shifts During the Pandemic is an analysis of student enrollment trends in public schools during the pandemic (2019-20 to 2021-22 school years). The numbers showed more than 240,000 students enrolled in charter schools, a 7% increase—while district public schools lost approximately 1.5 million students—nearly a 3.5% decrease. Charter schools are the only types of… Continue reading Changing Course: Public School Enrollment Shifts During the Pandemic

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

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?

2021 Annual Report

In 2021, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools celebrated 30 years since the passage of the first charter school law, influenced policies at the federal and state levels, secured $440 million for the federal Charter Schools Program, and expanded our policy priorities, among many other activities. Check out our annual report to reflect on… Continue reading 2021 Annual Report

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

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