As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, let us continue to celebrate and honor the rich cultural contributions of our Hispanic community year-round.
Stay tuned for more celebrations on the National Alliance's social media channels!
Congratulations to the state entities, non-profits, and charter school leaders who were awarded grants from the Charter Schools Program to open new schools or secure financing for charter school facilities. This vital funding helps charter school leaders meet the needs of students and families nationwide! See the full list below.
We were also thrilled to welcome a top official from the Biden Administration to a charter school! See who below.
CONGRATULATE: 2023 Charter Schools Program Grant Recipients
The U.S. Department of Education announced grant recipients for the FY 2023 Charter Schools Program (CSP). In all, the Department announced $572 million to be awarded over the next three to five years. Grants are used to open, expand and replicate high-performing public charter schools across the country, as well as provide support for charter school facilities.
State Entities:
Bluum, Inc.
Indiana Department of Education
Louisiana Department of Education
Maryland Alliance of Public Charter Schools, Inc.
Minnesota Department of Education
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, Inc.
Public Charter Schools of New Mexico
State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
The Opportunity Trust
West Virginia Professional Charter School Board
State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Charter School Developers:
African Heritage, Inc. (WI)
American Heritage Charter School (ID)
Believe STL Academy (MO)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico (PR)
Cincinnati Classical Academy (OH)
Heartland Lakes Community School (MN)
Helix Community Schools (LA)
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines (IA)
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School (OR)
MBEF College & Career Academies, Inc. (WV)
Namahana Education Foundation (HI)
Red Granite Charter School Inc. (WI)
Siembra Leadership High School (NM)
Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program:
California School Finance Authority (CA)
BlueHub Loan Fund, Inc. (MA)
Low Income Investment Fund (CA)
Opportunity 180 (NV)
Pacific Charter Facility Fund (CA)
Congratulations to those awarded grants from the CSP. The demand for charter schools continues to grow, and the CSP is necessary to meet the needs of communities across the nation.
THANK YOU: Secretary Cardona Visited a Charter School
A few months ago, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona promised to visit a public charter school before the end of the year, We were thrilled to welcome him when he visited Mark Twain Dual Language Academy in San Antonio, TX, last week! Charter schools are an important part of public education and Twain Dual Language Academy is just one of many shining examples.
What: A webinar featuring Assistant Secretary Roberto Rodríguez to discuss the U.S. Department of Education’s priorities for teacher diversity. Following his remarks, a panel of leaders from the Center for Black Educator Development, Educators for Excellence, and an affiliate school of UnidosUS will discuss how to recruit, support, and retain teachers of color in charter schools.
Who: Progressive Policy Institute’s Reinventing America’s Schools Project and The 74
What: Learn more from educators and advocates as they discuss Denver’s innovative school models that provide choice to families and autonomy to school leaders.
What: Scholarship program for students first time college students who have experienced homelessness. Awardees will receive a scholarship of $2,500, opportunities to engage in state and federal advocacy, and more.
When: Applications are due November 24
ATTEND: Upcoming Events
Join these conferences and activities to connect with fellow charter school advocates!
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