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Official Announcements and Updates from the Florida Charter School Alliance
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…
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,…
Research & Publications
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AI in Education Gives Us a Chance to Use the Best Tech to Fix Our Broken Schools
Social media’s failures with child safety offer a cautionary tale as artificial intelligence enters classrooms. An Op-Ed by Jon Hage,…
Florida Releases New AI Policy & Workforce Funding
Notable developments across Florida’s education landscape impacting K-12, higher education, and workforce development Florida Board of Education sets AI…
Governor DeSantis Announces Historic Academic Student Achievement with End-of-Year Progress Monitoring Results
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— June 26, 2026 – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that, for the first time ever, more than 60%…
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, Â 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,…