Think You Know Your Authorizer? Think Again.
April 3, 2026 — Â The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) created the Charter School Leaders and Authorizers Compliance and Best […]
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Noble Education Initiative & FCSA Join Forces to Provide Professional Development Courses for Educators
Earn Your Endorsements: Online Courses in Reading & ESOL Starting Monthly Florida – March 23, 2026 – Noble Education Initiative […]
2026 Education Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk
Tallahassee, FL — March 13, 2026 — The 2026 Florida legislative session ended without a budget as the House and […]
Charter School Movement Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month by Spotlighting Innovative Workforce Programs
TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 2, 2026 — In celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the Florida Charter School […]
Black Families Support Education Choice
In Florida, more than 70,000 Black students are enrolled in public charter schools, making up about 18% of the state’s […]
Celebrating National School Choice Week and Florida’s Leadership in Parental Choice
TALLAHASSEE, FL — In celebration of National School Choice Week 2026 (January 25-31, 2026), the Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) […]
A Night of Great Expectations Champions Education, Wellness, and Opportunity in the Glades
Event raises more than $1.7 million  in support of  Glades Academy and Everglades Prep Academy students West Palm Beach, FL […]
Florida Charter School Movement Outlines 2026 Legislative Priorities
Focus on ensuring Florida’s charter schools remain a trusted, accountable public school choice for families statewide January 2026 — The […]
Florida Charter Leaders and Schools Recognized at the 2025 Cognia Impact Summit
Orlando, FL — December 5, 2025 — The Cognia Impact Summit, held last week in Orlando, brought together educators and […]
Excitement, Innovation, and Celebration Take Center Stage at the 2025 FCSC+SCS
October 19, 2025 — Last week, the energy in Orlando was electric as hundreds of educational choice advocates, visionary educators, […]
Nicole Leon Named 2026 Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year
Orlando, FL — October 15, 2025 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is proud to announce Nicole Leon, an […]
Your Essential Guide to the 2025 FCSC+SCS
Join us at the 2025 Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit — October 14-16, 2025 — at the […]
Finalists for the Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year Announced
Florida — October 3, 2025 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is proud to announce the finalists for the […]
Charter Schools Rival Magnet and Private Programs in Florida’s Top 100 List
August 2025 — Florida — According to the most recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of high schools nationwide, […]
Nomination Period Open for 2026 Charter School Teacher of the Year
Florida’s charter schools are home to some of the most passionate and innovative educators in the state. To recognize their […]
Florida Charter Schools Earn Top Marks in 2024–25 — Outperforming the State and Driving Student Success
July 2025 — Florida’s public charter schools have soared to new heights, earning an overall “A” grade on the state’s […]
FCSA and Partners Reflect, Recharge, and Rally Forward at NCSC25
July 3, 2025 – Orlando, FL – The 2025 National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC25) was a resounding success, bringing together […]
New Education Laws as of July 1, 2025
During the 2025 Florida legislative session, the FCSA advocacy team – led by Ralph Arza – represented our member schools […]
Legislators release Education Budget (SB 2500)
Tallahassee, FL — June 18, 2025 — After a 105-day legislative session, lawmakers concluded their work by approving a $115.1 […]
Florida Lawmakers Finalize Budget FY 25-26
June 14, 2025 – Tallahassee, FL – Florida lawmakers have finalized a $115 billion budget for FY 2025-26 along with […]
Florida Legislative Update – May 30, 2025
UPDATE posted May 30, 2025: New Legislation that Support Charter School Policy — Governor DeSantis signed HB 1105 and HB […]
National Charter Schools Week 2025: Celebrating Decades of Innovation and Impact in Public Education
FLORIDA – May 11, 2025 – This week, the Florida Charter School Alliance proudly joins the nationwide celebration of National […]
Florida Legislative Session 2025: Updates for FCSA Members
April 7, 2025 UPDATE — Last week, the FCSA advocacy team was again in Tallahassee as some major education policy […]
Florida Charter School Alliance Seeks State Intervention Amid Continued Bureaucratic Obstacles in Broward County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Broward County, FL – April 3, 2025 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is calling on […]
House & Senate Release Proposed 25-26 Budgets
Tallahassee, FL — March 27, 2025 — Both the Florida House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Committee on […]
USDOE Secretary Linda McMahon Visits Florida Charter Schools
Florida — March 21, 2025 – In a historic and highly anticipated visit, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon […]
Groundbreaking 5-Year Charter School Leader Development Program Achieves Success
The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) has completed a five-year initiative aimed at developing expert charter school leaders. In partnership […]
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 […]
Charters & Districts Unite. Tackle Tending Issues Shaping Education
The Florida Charter School Alliance launches the 2025 District/Charter Collaborative with two game-changing conversations you won’t want to miss—join the action […]
FCSA, FCI Launch Facilities Challenges Study
Florida charter schools continue to experience difficulties in accessing suitable and affordable facilities. Florida’s legislature has improved access to facility […]
Florida-Grown School Leaders Movement Flourishes
February 2025 — Florida charter schools are committed to building a teacher and leadership pipeline from within. What started as […]
Dr. Arza’s Powerful Takeaways from Washington, D.C. Meeting: A Bold Vision for the Golden Age of School Choice
Dr. Tony Arza recently made a powerful trip to Washington, D.C., where he joined the Committee on Education & Workforce […]
FCSA Advocacy Team Expands Efforts with Key Legislative Priorities and Strategic Partnerships in 2025
The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) has been a leading advocate for the growth and support of charter schools in […]
Fellowship Program Offers In-Depth Coverage of Standards and Practical, Real-World Guidance
January 2025 — The School Leaders Fellowship is an exhilarating program designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools, knowledge, […]
Miami Dade Charter Schools Await Much-Needed ESSER Reimbursements
Update: January 27, 2025 — Under the leadership of Dr. Tony Arza, the FCSA team orchestrated a significant breakthrough, securing […]
End of Year Message to FCSA Members
Throughout 2024, the FCSA team remained steadfast in our commitment to advocating for and supporting Florida’s Charter Schools in ways […]
Preparing Leaders to Drive the Charter School Movement Forward
The School Leaders Fellowship (SLF) is an exhilarating program designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools, knowledge, and strategies […]
Charter Sch Conference + School Choice Summit Shatters Attendance Record, Setting New Milestone
The 2024 Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit (FCSC+SCS) was a premier gathering of key advocates for educational […]
Shereen Reid Named Winner of Inaugural Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year Award
Orlando, FL – November 20, 2024 – The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is proud to announce that Shereen Reid, […]
Future Leaders Workshop: Veteran School Leaders Share Best Practices in Engaging Sessions
Orlando, FL – The Florida Charter School Alliance hosted an inspiring leadership session that featured expert presentations and interactive sessions […]
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 […]
FCSA Member Perks — Training that Supports your Vision & Mission
The FCSA offers workshops and training sessions for member schools, their staff, and parents. Empower Your School to Navigate Crises […]
Field Experts Ignite Passion and Knowledge in Future Leaders!
October 18, 2024 – The excitement is palpable as the School Leaders Fellowship, Cohort 4/Class of 2025, kicked off their […]
Your guide to the Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit
The 2024 Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit is packed with educational sessions, field expert presenters, and the […]
Charter Schools See Enrollment Gains
Florida experienced a 20.79% increase in charter school enrollment over the last five years. According to state-level data analyzed by […]
School Board Candidates Meet Charter Parents, Educators at Forums
Florida – The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA), a non-profit member-driving association, is hosting a series of “Meet the School […]
New Cohort Selected for School Leaders Fellowship Program
September 2024 – Florida – The Florida Charter School Alliance welcomes the newest School Leaders Fellows, Cohort 4 / Class […]
Florida Charter Schools earns an A
July 2024 — Florida charter schools earned an A in the 23-24 school year. Although public charter schools in Florida […]
School Board Candidates Discuss School Choice and Other Key K-12 Issues
Florida — August 17, 2024 — The FCSA team held a series of Meet the Candidates forums in Broward, Pasco, […]
Looking for Future Charter School Leaders
August 10, 2024 — The Florida Charter School Alliance’s School Leaders Fellowship (SLF) is successfully preparing the next generation of […]