Charter School in the News
Charter School Students Participate in #Midterms2018 via Mock Elections, Classroom Activities
Florida’s K-12 charter school students may know more about the Midterm Elections than you...
Ben Gamla 5th graders to cast their vote for Governor in mock election
November 1, 2018 – Boynton Beach, FL — How much do elementary students know about the...
Against all odds, Jo’Keal Sweed found hope at a Tampa charter school
RedefinED – October 25, 2018 – Jo’Keal Sweed has a quick mind, polite nature and...
New program at a Lake Wales Charter School gives young students an education boost
‘K Academy’ gives Hillcrest kindergarteners a boost
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Press Releases
FCSA Statement: Congratulations to Governor-elect Ron DeSantis
November 18, 2017 – On behalf of the close to 300,000 public charter school students and...
Only a few districts will share voter-approved tax dollars with charter schools
November 7, 2918 – The Florida Charter School Alliance is the only charter advocacy...
PolitiFact: Was Andrew Gillum ‘singing a different tune’ about charter schools at the Florida debate?
There is no such thing as a for-profit charter schools. All charter schools are public schools...
What candidates are saying about charter schools – Oct. 30, 2018
During campaign season, the FCSA shares shares information about candidates and election issues...
Florida’s top charter school leaders honored by the Center for Education Reform
October 26, 2018 – School choice advocates and pioneers from around the country gathered at...
When it comes to local tax referendums, sometimes charter school students are public school students and sometimes, they’re not
Florida – October 18, 2018 – Several school districts – including Broward, Manatee,...
Charter School movement comes together at Florida state conference
October 18, 2018 – Orlando, FL – The 2018 Florida Charter School Conference brought...
Lifting Enrollment: How to use advertising, social media and public relations to reach potential parents
October 18, 2018 – Orlando, FL – The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) was one of...
Research & Publications
School Choice Moms’ Tipped the Governor’s Florida Race
Article from The Wall Street Journal by William Mattox, Nov. 20, 2018 ‘School Choice Moms’...
The Dangers of Studying with Stimulants
With the stress of final exams approaching for many students comes long hours of late night...
PolitiFact: Was Andrew Gillum ‘singing a different tune’ about charter schools at the Florida debate?
There is no such thing as a for-profit charter schools. All charter schools are public schools...
Teacher tip: 4 Reasons to Start Class With a Poem Each Day
Make a daily habit of starting every ELA class with a poem—they’re short and intense, connect...
Florida ranked 4th in the nation for K-12 student achievement
Florida – September 7, 2018 – A big congrats to all the student and teachers who helped...
It’s not the stress that matters, it’s how we deal with it.
Innovative mindfulness program helps students, teachers combat stress Back to school can be a...
Secondary progression resources and information for school counselors
September 10, 2018 – The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) recently released important...
The biggest school choice myth that just won’t die
By Ron Matus on August 14, 2018 RefinED – Myths about school choice are like zombies. You can...