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…
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Celebrating Success Stories and Sharing Important Updates from the Charter School Community
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…
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…
Press Releases
Official Announcements and Updates from the Florida Charter School Alliance
Legislature Pass Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Florida State Budget Update provided by FCSA Advocacy Team led by Ralph Arza Tallahassee, FL — May 29, 2026…
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…
How SB 182, HB 1279, SB 1296 Impact K-12 Public Education in Florida
Florida – May 1, 2026 – Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 1, 2026, HB 1279 and SB 1296…
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…
Research & Publications
Evidence-Based Research and Publications Supporting Quality Education and School Choice
English Language Learners in Charter Schools: A New National Look at Performance and Practice
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools – May 27, 2026 By Cynthia Xu and Natalie Camarena Lopez A new national…
New Charter School Research Shows Positive Impact on Communities, Students
Source: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools May 29, 2026 — Two new studies – both carried out by…
Case Study: Reversing a 6-Year Revenue (and Enrollment) Decline
As we move deeper into the spring recruitment cycle, we urge our member schools to move beyond traditional marketing initiatives…
House, Senate Release Proposed Budgets FYI 2026-2027
Tallahassee, FL — February 13, 2026 — Both the Florida House and Senate released their first proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year…
Florida Sets Highest Graduation Rate In State’s History at 92.2%
Florida Department of Education | FDOE Press Office | January 13, 2026 ~ Florida’s graduation rate continues historic increase of…
Reminder: Annual Audit Submission Deadline Approaching
Memo to Charter School Principals December 19, 2025 From: Vicki Pineda, Charter Schools Director Florida Department of Education, Office of…
Anastasios Kamoutsas: Schools of Hope — co-location is the right move for taxpayers, Florida families
Co-location puts empty classrooms to work while boosting outcomes for Florida students. Published in Florida Politics – November 25,…
Is Your Charter School Website Fully Compliant? Check Today!
Per Florida Statutes and Administrative Code, “each charter school shall maintain a website that enables the public to obtain information…
School of Hope Q&A
The Florida Charter School Alliance looks forward to working with the legislature to discuss innovative solutions to optimize the use…
Risk Management: A Simplified Guide for Charter School Leaders
An informative “Risk in Focus” report was recently released by Egis Insurance & Risk Advisors and the Florida Insurance Alliance.…