National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is a leading organization in the United States that advocates for public charter schools, working closely with American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, and U.S. Department of Education. The organization was founded in 2005 by a group of charter school leaders, including Caprice Young and Jeanne Allen, with the goal of promoting and supporting the growth of high-quality public charter schools across the country, similar to the efforts of KIPP Foundation, New York City Charter School Center, and California Charter Schools Association. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has worked with various state and local organizations, such as Colorado League of Charter Schools, Florida Charter School Alliance, and Texas Charter Schools Association, to advance the charter school movement, which has been supported by Bill Gates, Eli Broad, and Walmart Foundation.

● History

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools was established in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) organization, with the primary goal of promoting and supporting the growth of public charter schools in the United States. The organization's early work focused on providing technical assistance and resources to charter school leaders and advocates, including Greg Richmond, Todd Ziebarth, and Macke Raymond, who have worked with organizations such as National Association of Charter School Authorizers, Charter School Growth Fund, and New Schools Venture Fund. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has also worked closely with state and local organizations, such as Arizona Charter Schools Association, Georgia Charter Schools Association, and Michigan Association of Public School Academies, to advance the charter school movement, which has been influenced by No Child Left Behind Act, Race to the Top, and Every Student Succeeds Act. The organization has received funding from various foundations, including Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, and Broad Foundation, which have also supported organizations such as Teach For America, New Teacher Project, and National Council on Teacher Quality.

● Mission_and_Goals

The mission of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is to advance the public charter school movement, with the goal of providing high-quality educational options to all students, particularly those in low-income communities, such as Harlem Children's Zone, Knowledge Is Power Program, and YES Prep Public Schools. The organization's goals include increasing the number of high-quality public charter schools in the United States, improving the academic performance of charter school students, and advocating for policies that support the growth and sustainability of the charter school movement, which has been supported by Barack Obama, Arne Duncan, and John King Jr.. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has worked with various organizations, including National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Council of Chief State School Officers, and Education Commission of the States, to advance its mission and goals, which are aligned with the efforts of Data Quality Campaign, National Center for Education Statistics, and Institute of Education Sciences.

● Advocacy_and_Policy

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is a leading advocate for public charter schools at the federal and state levels, working closely with organizations such as American Enterprise Institute, Center for American Progress, and Brookings Institution. The organization has played a key role in shaping federal policies, such as the Charter Schools Program, which provides funding for charter school start-ups and expansions, and has been supported by Lamar Alexander, Patty Murray, and John Kline. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has also worked with state legislatures to pass laws that support the growth and sustainability of public charter schools, such as the Colorado Charter Schools Act and the California Charter Schools Act, which have been influenced by National Conference of State Legislatures, National Governors Association, and Council of State Governments. The organization has partnered with various advocacy groups, including Democrats for Education Reform, Education Reform Now, and StudentsFirst, to advance its policy agenda, which is aligned with the efforts of Fordham Institute, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Action Fund.

● Membership_and_Partnerships

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has a diverse membership base, including charter school leaders, teachers, and advocates from across the United States. The organization has partnerships with various state and local organizations, such as National Association of Charter School Authorizers, Charter School Growth Fund, and New Schools Venture Fund, which provide resources and support to charter school leaders and advocates, including Richard Barth, Steve Barr, and Diane Tavenner. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has also partnered with national organizations, such as Teach For America, New Teacher Project, and National Council on Teacher Quality, to advance its mission and goals, which are aligned with the efforts of Data Quality Campaign, National Center for Education Statistics, and Institute of Education Sciences. The organization has received funding from various foundations, including Gates Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, and Broad Foundation, which have also supported organizations such as KIPP Foundation, New York City Charter School Center, and California Charter Schools Association.

● Research_and_Publications

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools conducts research and publishes reports on various topics related to public charter schools, including charter school performance, charter school governance, and charter school finance, which have been influenced by National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, and American Educational Research Association. The organization's research has been cited by various media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Education Week, and has been used to inform policy decisions at the federal and state levels, such as the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Charter Schools Program. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has also published reports on charter school best practices, such as charter school leadership and charter school teaching, which have been supported by National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and National Education Association. The organization's publications have been recognized by various awards, including the National Association of State Directors of Special Education and the Council of Chief State School Officers.

● Leadership_and_Governance

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is led by a board of directors that includes charter school leaders, educators, and advocates from across the United States. The organization's chief executive officer is Nina Rees, who has worked with various organizations, including National Association of Charter School Authorizers, Charter School Growth Fund, and New Schools Venture Fund. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has a staff of experienced professionals who work on various issues related to public charter schools, including charter school policy, charter school research, and charter school advocacy, which have been influenced by American Enterprise Institute, Center for American Progress, and Brookings Institution. The organization is governed by a set of bylaws that outline its mission, goals, and governance structure, which are aligned with the efforts of National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Council of Chief State School Officers, and Education Commission of the States. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization and is recognized as a tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service, which has also recognized organizations such as KIPP Foundation, New York City Charter School Center, and California Charter Schools Association.

Category:Education in the United States