Miami Arts Charter School Announces Two Major Grammy Milestones by Alumnus and Faculty
MIAMI, FL — February 8, 2026 — Miami Arts Charter School (MAC) today announced two major. Grammy milestones that underscore […]
Charter Schools in the News
Five Charter School Associates Campuses Designated as Florida Schools of Excellence
FCSA member schools Bell Creek Academy, Sunlake Academy of Math and Science, Valrico Academy, Pemayetv Eahakv (Our Way) Charter School, […]
Carvelli & Associates lead American Academy of Palm Beach to a Charter School Appeal win
Carvelli &Associates and Del Toro Law Combine Efforts To Overturn Palm Beach School Board Charter Application Denial at Florida Charter […]
Charter School Associates’ Schools Exceed State’s Assessment Scores
March 3, 2025 — Over the past three years, Charter School Associates (CSA) schools have on average, consistently shown remarkable […]
Community Celebrates BridgePrep Academy Miami Gardens Ribbon Cutting
September 30, 2024 — Miami-Dade County, FL — BridgePrep Academy (BPA) proudly hosted the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for BridgePrep Academy […]
Inaugural Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year Award Finalists Announced
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Nov. 15, 2024 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is proud to announce the finalists for […]
UCP Charter Schools’ Unique Program Supports Every Student
Orange County, FL — At UCP (Unlocking Children’s Potential) Charter Schools, we aim to unlock the potential of every student. […]
Education Pioneers, Leaders & Innovators Unite at Charter School Conference+School Choice Summit
October 2023 — People were chatting excitedly as they walk into the Grand Palm ballroom at the Caribe Royale Conference […]
Somerset Parkland Academy Continues Steady Growth
By Matt Pfingsten – TAP into Parkland, August 10, 2023 PARKLAND, FL- Somerset Parkland Academy continues to thrive in Parkland as […]
Bilingual charter school nurtures curiosity and independence to prepare students for real life
The bilingual charter school, which just added 6th grade, nurtures curiosity and independence to prepare students for real life. Mi […]
BUILDING HOPE AWARDS $175,000 IN IMPACT GRANTS TO 12 INSPIRATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
Congratulations to True North Classical Academies in Miami and Galileo School for Gifted Learning-Skyway in Sanford for receiving a Building Hope Impact […]
Somerset Academy City Arts Earns Prestigious Certification
Homestead, FL — May 4, 2023 — Somerset Academy City Arts Conservatory recently earned Leader in Me Lighthouse Certification […]
KIPP Bridging Excellence and Fun in Education
Picture L to R: Kippster Theodore Lemon-Turnipseed, Host Brooks Baptise, and Kippster Elijah Elliot. April 27, 2023 – Jacksonville Free […]
What’s Working: SunEd High Charter School
Broward County, FL — SunEd High is a public charter school serving students for whom the traditional high school model […]
SLAM Students to Perform, Highlight Their Campuses Nationwide during School Choice Week Showcase
SLAM Students to Perform, Highlight Their Campuses Nationwide during School Choice Week Showcase – Wednesday, Jan. 25 at SLAM! Miami […]
American Classical Charter Raises Academic Performance
The Florida Department of Education released school grades on July 7, 2022, revealing that American Classical Charter Academy (ACCA) of […]
Florida Students Continue to Make Gains, Close Achievement Gaps in History & Science
~ Nearly 70% of students achieved Civics proficiency, with African Americans, Hispanics and students from economically disadvantaged families leading performance […]
18% of the Top 100 High Schools in Florida are Charter Schools
Every year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates high schools across the country and ranks them on six factors including […]
4 Florida Charter Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Awards
November 5, 2021 — The 2021 National Blue Ribbon recipients traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to receive their Award […]
G-Star Teams Up with NASA, SpaceX, and The International Space Station
Collaborative program gives students real-life opportunities for art and science initiatives PALM SPRINGS, Fl (Sept. 28, 2021) – G-Star High School […]
A big win for charter school families and teachers
In February 2021, a lower court ruling requires the Palm Beach County School District to share extra tax revenue — […]
Guest column: Charter schools are good for our community
Written by Tunji Williams, principal at Somerset Academy in Jacksonville, this column appeared in the Florida Times-Union in response to […]
Charter School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. announced this year’s National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners from Florida. May 2021 — The $2,500 […]
Cornerstone Charter Academy Students/Thespians Win Award
Central Florida — May 2021 — Musical theater students from 21 local high schools will receive an “Applause Award” from […]
21% of the Top 100 Public School in Florida are Charter School
April 26, 2001 — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, just released their 2021 Best […]
City Officials Recognize CG Bethel High’s Community Food Drive
April 2021 — The City of North Miami Beach recently approved a resolution honoring C.G. Bethel High School for its […]
Coming Home: Ceilo Acosta returned to her alma mater to teach
Cielo Acosta is an extraordinary young woman. At 15, she took a leap of faith and enrolled in a brand […]
Charter School Earns Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High Earns Dual AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award The school was recognized for Closing the […]
A Principal’s Pandemic Response: Do what’s right for the kids
January 2021 — In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to pivot quickly to implement remote learning programs, train […]
Palm Glades Academy Student wins Holiday Card Design Contest
Brian Garcia, a senior at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy in Miami, was named winner of the 2020 Florida Charter School […]
Renaissance Elem Student is a Finalist in City Design Contest
Renaissance Elementary Charter School 1st grader, Penelope Marchant, submitted a colorful holiday card design that includes a snowman and friends […]
US DOE Highlights What’s Working at Florida Charter Schools
Several FCSA member schools were included in the US Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and School Education’s Back to […]
Two Florida Charter Schools Earn 2020 National Blue Ribbon Distinction Award
[Pictured: Ms. Alex Prieto, Somerset Academy Miramar South Principal, reads the 2020 Blue Ribbon Schools announcement] On September 24, […]
Some South Florida schools are already open. Take a look inside.
By Scott Travis South Florida Sun Sentinel – Sep 18, 2020 From the morning temperature checks to half-empty classrooms to […]
Samsung, Academica Partner to Better Serve Students
Samsung’s Display Solutions Help Reimagine the Classroom for one of the U.S.’s Largest Charter School Support Organizations, Academica September 9, […]
In a time of uncertainty, charter school parents rely on their school to be there for them
Florida — August 24, 2020 — As the 2020-2021 school year kicked off, the more than 650 charter schools in […]
First day of school at Miami Charter Community School in Florida City
“Charter schools rose to the challenge when the COVID19 pandemic forced classrooms to close in the spring of 2020. Charter […]
Switch, Now, to Online Learning? This Charter School Organization Was Ready
Academica Press Release – August 19, 2020 — About a decade ago, Fernando Zulueta was making a presentation to school […]
CSUSA Launches Owl Technology to Simultaneously Instruct Students Online and In-Class
Florida — August 11, 2020 — Charter Schools USA’s Mobile Classroom and the educational options of learning they are offering […]
PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY GRADUATION HELD AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
Homestead, FL — Palm Glades Preparatory Academy seniors held their Class of 2020 graduation ceremony at the famed Homestead-Miami Speedway, […]
Governor DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increase into Law at Miami Charter School
Statement from the Florida Charter School Alliance: Governor Ron DeSantis has continually voiced support for K12 education, teachers, parents, […]
4 Somerset Prep North Lauderdale Seniors Graduate High School with a 2-Year College Degree
Broward County, FL — May 15, 2020 — American poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes once said, “I […]
Charter Schools Week 2020: Teachers, Administrators, Students Remain Connected
May 11, 2020 — This week we kick off National Charter Schools Week 2020 – May 10-16 – an annual […]
Jefferson Somerset’s Unsung Heroes
Throughout this pandemic, Jefferson Somerset’s cafeteria crew and transportation team, along with principal Cory Oliver, have continued to provide students […]
Miami Marlins Foundation assists Alpha Charter School of Excellence families
Miami-Dade County, FL — The Miami Marlins Foundation, with generous support from Florida Blue, launched the Home Plate Meals Relief […]
Education Successes during the Pandemic
During the pandemic, charter schools throughout Florida pivoted to address the educational needs of students while supporting teachers and parents. […]
Principal, Teachers Deliver Honor Roll Signs to Students
Orlando, FL, – April 21, 2020 – Students from Pinecrest Preparatory Charter School in Orlando who made the Honor Roll, […]
US DOE Awards $65 Million to Create, Expand Public Charter Schools in Areas of Greatest Need
Mater Academy, a network of high performing public charter schools in Florida, among the grant recipients April 10, 2020 […]
In the wake of closures, this school isn’t letting academics slide
April 9, 2020 Published by RedefinEDonline.org PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The new, online, morning assembly at Dayspring Academy began one […]