Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we honor the vibrant diversity in the charter school community and highlight the positive influence charter schools have on Hispanic students’ lives.
On Friday, Representative Michelle Steel (CA-45) introduced the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act to expand federal support for charter school facilities, ensuring all students have access to quality education.
Congratulations to the 24 public charter schools recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their exemplary performance and dedication to closing achievement gaps through exceptional teaching and collaboration!
LEARN MORE: Rep. Steel Introduces Legislation Increasing Support for Charter Schools
Thank you to Representative Michelle Steel (CA-45) for introducing the Equitable Access to School Facilities Act to increase federal support for charter school facilities, aiming to provide all students access to quality education regardless of background. The bill has been assigned to the House Education and Workforce Committee.
The legislation offers grants through the Federal Charter Schools Program for new facilities, renovations, and facility costs, while allowing greater access to public property.
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools praised the bill for removing financial barriers and supporting high-quality education environments.
CELEBRATE: 24 Charter Schools Honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
This week, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 24 public charter schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The two award categories highlight schools demonstrating exemplary high performance or success in closing achievement gaps.
The following charter schools were recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools:
*Academy for Science and Design Chartered Public School in Nashua, New Hampshire
*Ambassadors Preparatory Academy in Galveston, Texas
Aquarian Charter School in Anchorage, Alaska
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center, Inc. in Prescott Valley, Arizona
BASIS Chandler in Chandler, Arizona
BRYSS Academy in Brownsville, Texas
Chandler Woods Charter Academy in Belmont, Michigan
DC Bilingual Public Charter School in Washington, DC
DSST Cedar High School in Denver, Colorado
Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Virginia
HIVE Preparatory School in Miami, Florida
Hudson Elementary School in Longview, Texas
Icahn Charter School 4 in Bronx, New York
Ichan Charter School 6 in Bronx, New York
Langston Charter Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina
Paramount Cottage Home in Indianapolis, Indiana
*Pembroke Academy in Detroit, Michigan
Renaissance Arts Academy in Los Angeles, California
Rise Academy in Lubbock, Texas
Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City, New Jersey
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School in Davie, Florida
True North Classical Academy in Miami, Florida
*Twin Rivers Charter School in Yuba City, California
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