Clik here to view.
What-is-a-public-charter-school003F
During National Charter Schools Week, we celebrate achievements in the school house and the state house. These achievements could not have been possible without the commitment of teachers, leaders,...
View ArticleThe-Truth-About-Myths
Paul Farhi’s recent WaPo piece, “Five myths about America’s schools,” has created a swirl of opposition in the blogosphere (see here, here, and here for starters). To add a little more fuel to the...
View ArticleOprah-Gives-Millions-for-Charter-Children
Charter schools just got the gift of a lifetime. Yesterday, Oprah Winfrey gave out the last Oprah’s Angel Network grants – and the recipients were all charter schools. How’s that for going out with...
View ArticleOhio-Takes-a-Step-in-the-Right-Direction-by-Requiring-Transparency
Ten Ohio public charter schools are in the process of completely severing ties with a private charter management company that has been under intense scrutiny for mismanaging the schools’ funds. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Media-Round-Up
NAPCS in the News“Enrollment in Charter Schools Is Increasing,” Nina Rees (President and CEO) quoted in the New York Times, Nov. 14“Charter Schools Grow Rapidly, Adding 200,000 Students: Report,” Nina...
View ArticleMeasuring-Up-to-the-Model:-A-Ranking-of-State-Public-Charter-School-Laws
Today, we released the third annual edition of Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of State Public Charter School Laws. This report evaluates, scores, and ranks each of the country’s 42 state charter...
View ArticleGuest-Blog:-Rally-at-the-Georgia-State-Capitol-in-Support-of-Georgia-Charter-...
Nearly 500 charter schools supporters rallied on the front steps of the Georgia State Capitol Building on Tuesday, May 17, in support of the 16 charter schools approved by the Georgia Charter Schools...
View ArticlePublic-Charter-Schools-Provide-Real-Options-for-2.3-Million-Children
A recent article by Stephanie Simon in Reuters, highlights a number of charter schools that appear to be engaged in selective enrollment practices. If there are charter schools violating the state and...
View Article
