Charter School Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
Florida — October 22, 2026 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is proud to announce the finalists for the […]
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Workshop explores innovative strategies to strengthen educator recruitment, certification, development, and retention
From Recruitment to Retention: Building a High-Quality Teacher and Leadership Pipeline Through Strategic Partnerships At the 2026 Florida Charter School […]
Osceola Recognized for Exceptional Performance of its District-Operated Schools
September 8, 2026 — Dr. Tony Arza recently spoke before the Osceola County School Board to recognize its outstanding districtwide […]
Charter School Leader Honored for Championing Inclusive Employment
Miami, FL — August 20, 2026 — Somerset Academy Silver Palms principal Kerri Ann O’Sullivan was recognized by The de Moya […]
Nominations Open for FCSA Charter School Teacher of the Year
Nominate an outstanding charter school teacher today and help celebrate the educators making a difference! August 21, 2026 — Florida’s […]
New Poll: Florida Families Continue to Show Strong Public Support for Charter Schools & School Choice
New statewide poll finds charter schools earn positive marks from Florida voters, with particularly strong support among Black voters (51%), […]
Florida Charter School Job Board Launches to Connect Education Professionals with Career Opportunities
Finding teaching jobs in Florida charter schools just got easier. Florida —July 10, 2026 — The Florida Charter School […]
2026 Florida K–12 Education Law Guide: Key Legislative Changes for Schools
Florida’s K–12 education landscape continues to evolve as new legislation impacts everything from classroom instruction and school safety to educator […]
Student Achievement in Florida’s Charter Schools: 2025-26 Grades Released
Florida Charter School Alliance Celebrates Strong Student Achievement and Continued Academic Excellence in 2025-2026 School Grades TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 1, […]
Honoring the Heroes Behind Florida’s Charter School Success
New Orleans, LA — June 27, 2026 — While at the National Charter Schools Conference in New Orleans, the Florida […]
Your Guide to NCSC26
The National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC26) sessions below are led by FCSA members and Marketplace partners, showcasing the expertise, innovation, […]
FCSA Job Board: Connecting Educators with Florida Charter School Jobs
June 2026 — To support growing enrollment and the need for teachers, FCSA launches an online Florida Charter School Job […]
Class of 2026 Highlight – Perseverance, Growth, and Determination: A conversation with EdVenture Charter senior Kencierra Brown
West Palm Beach, FL — May 27, 2026 — Kencierra (Ariel) Brown will graduate from EdVenture Charter School on June […]
FLDOE Report: Increased Student Achievement in Florida’s Charter Schools
Commissioner Kamoutsas Celebrates Increased Student Achievement and Record Enrollment in Florida’s Charter Schools TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 14, 2026 – During […]
FCSA Educator Named a 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
“This recognition is especially significant because, thanks to FCSA’s advocacy efforts and the support of the Florida Department of Education, […]
Celebrating the Growing Impact & Success of Charter Schools
National Charter Schools Week Highlights the Growing Impact of Charter Schools Serving Nearly Half a Million Students in Florida – […]
Denying parents access to educational choice and preventing students from accessing a school that best meets their talents and needs is wrong
May 6, 2026 — Statement from the Florida Charter School Alliance in response to the lawsuit filed by the Florida […]
Understanding the Impact of SB 182, HB 1279, SB 1296 on K-12 Education in Florida — New Laws as of July 1, 2026
Explore how Florida's recent education laws, HB 1279 and SB 1296, are reshaping teacher accountability and promoting transparency within education law. This comprehensive analysis is essential for educators seeking to…
Global Leadership Development Program Scholarship Opportunity
The scholarship application process is open to all active building and central office administrators working with students in grades 6-12. […]
Think You Know Your Authorizer? Think Again.
April 3, 2026 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) created the Charter School Leaders and Authorizers Compliance and Best […]
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 […]
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 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 […]