2022-2023 Education Budget Released
June 2, 2022 — Today, Governor DeSantis signed the state budget. K-12 Education initiatives included in the budget are increases […]
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Class of 2022 School Leaders Fellowship graduate, exceed expectations
In May 2022, the first cohort of the School Leaders Fellowship graduated from the program. The Fellows successfully completed the […]
There are many reasons to celebrate Charter Schools Week 2022
FLORIDA – Charter schools across the county will celebrate National Charter Schools Week (May 8-14, 2022) by highlighting successes and […]
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 […]
FCSA Statement on State Board of Education naming Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. as the Commissioner of Education
Statement from Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director of the Florida Charter School Alliance, on the state Board of Education naming Senator […]
Assisting Member Schools in Polk County
April 20, 2022 — When several charter schools in Polk County were concerned about an ESSER 2 memo and submission […]
US DOE’s Proposed CSP regulartions would hurt charter schools
March 31, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules for the Federal Charter School Program (CSP). […]
Florida ranks 5th in Charter School Law Rankings Report
Legislation passed last year to expand authorizing to state universities raised Florida’s ranking from #7 to #5 Florida ranks 5th […]
2022 Legislative Session: Proposed bills we are following
The 2022 Florida Legislative Sessionofficially began on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. During the 60-day session – ending on March 11, […]
 Florida Charter Schools identify 2022 Legislative Priorities
January 2022 — Using feedback provided by charter school teachers, principals, and governing board members, the Florida Charter School Alliance […]
New Legislation addresses vaccinations, masks
On November 21, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed several bills into law including HB 1B. That bill allows employers to require […]
Mandatory Vaccination Update
Circuit Court Blocks OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, at Least for Now – Stay Tuned Note: The FCSA team continues to […]
FCSA Launches Incubator for Charter School Leaders of Tomorrow
November 2021 – Over the summer, the FCSA launched the School Leaders Fellowship, a training program aiming to develop a […]
2 New Appointees Join the Charter School Appeal Commission
Florida – October 2021 — Two new appointees, Ashley Barber and Dr. Rafael Arza, were recently appointed to the […]
Another Successful Charter School Conference
Hundreds gathered in Orlando last week for the Florida Charter School Conference. Celebrating 25 years of charter schools in Florida, […]
25th Florida Charter School Confernce, Oct 20-22, 2021
The Florida Charter School Conference kicks off on Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021. This year, we are celebrating 25 years of […]
Enrollment in Florida Charter Schools Grows Amidst Pandemic
Florida experienced a 3% increase in public charter school enrollment According to state-level data analyzed by the National Alliance for […]
Univision looking to recognize special teachers
UPDATED DEADLINE – NOMINATIONS DUE:Â 10/21/21 September 2021 — A teacher is one of the most primary and influential people […]
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 […]
FCSA Leads Conversations about Charter School/Authorizers Compliance, Best Practices Training and Collaboration
The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) created the Charter School Leaders and Authorizers Compliance and Best Practices Training and Collaboration […]
FCSA and FDOE Create the Charter/District Collaborative
The program, the first initiative of its kind in Florida, brings together charter school leaders, district school board members, and […]
Fund All Public School Students Fairly
Florida Supporters of Charter Schools Ask Congressional Delegation to Fund All Public School Students Fairly July 30, 2021 Patricia […]
State Board of Education Puts Hillsborough Students First
Hillsborough School Board’s move to close charter schools and strip Tampa-area families of school choice is illegal. Statement from Lynn […]
K-12 Public Education Impacted by New Laws – 2021 Legislative Summary
Florida – Updated June 25, 2021 – Below is a list of the K12 education-related bills that passed during the […]
2021 Education Bill Expands Public Ed Choice
During the 2021 Florida legislative session, lawmakers passed an extensive Education Bill (SB1028). From providing charter school authorizing abilities to […]
Celebrating National Charter Schools Week 2021
Below is a toolkit that school leaders and stakeholders can use to celebrate National Charter School Week. This year – […]
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 […]
FDOE Emergency Order 2021-02 Gives Schools Flexibility
April 9, 2021 — Today, the Florida Department of Education released Emergency Order 2021-EO-02. Â It provides schools with flexibility […]
Charter Schools Win Tax Fight
The ruling by an appeals court on February 24, 2021, means a win for charter school families, teachers, and students […]
Stop Blaming Charter Schools for Districts’ Financial Mess
February 12, 2021 — Hillsborough County, FL — Ralph Arza, representing the Florida Charter School Alliance, presented at district meetings […]
A Pre-Session Conversation with Senator Diaz, Jr
January 2021 — On this episode of Providing Choice, FCSA’s Lynn Norman-Teck speaks with the educator, former public school principal, […]
Renaissance is Helping Charter Schools Meet Spring 2021 Education Plan Mandates
FCSA Member School Exclusive: Assurance 3, 4, and 6 sections of the Spring 2021 Education Plan prepared for you […]
FCSA Challenges Districts, Gets Deadline Clarification from FDOE
FCSA Press Release December 2, 2020 — On November 30th, Emergency Order 07 granted all public schools flexibility and the […]
New Emergency Order Ensures that Schools Can Continue To Offer Live Remote and In-Person Instruction
At a press conference held in Osceola County on Monday, November 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Emergency Order 07 […]
FCSA Fights for Charter School Teachers Salaries
October 9, 2020 — When the Florida Charter School Alliance team learned that some districts were planning to withhold a […]
US DOE Announces $131 Million in CSP Funding
Secretary DeVos Announces More than $131 Million in New Funding to Create and Expand High-Quality Public Charter Schools WASHINGTON – […]
20-21 Resources for Charter School Principals
November 2020 Emergency Order gives schools the okay to continue to offer choice to students Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released […]
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 […]
Two National Reports: Charter Schools Successfully Transition to Remote Learning in the Spring
August 25, 2020 — Two reports came out today that provide great lessons learned about how charter schools transitioned to […]
The availability of PPP loans ensured continuity of service and support for charter school students across the state
Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director, FCSA, responds to questions about PPP & Charter Schools When the pandemic closed school buildings, […]
Statement on Gov. DeSantis signing the 2020-21 state budget
Monday, June 29, 2020 Statement from Ralph Arza and Lynn Norman-Teck from the Florida Charter School Alliance on Governor DeSantis […]
CSP Funds Available to Help Eligible Charter Schools Secure Technology, Meet Immediate Ed Needs of Students
Schools that intend to apply must submit a notice to FLDOE by July 1, 2020 “The CSP funds will permit […]
Governor DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increase into Law at Miami Charter School
Statement from the Florida Charter School Alliance:Â Governor Ron DeSantis has continually voiced support for K12 education, teachers, parents, […]
FLORIDA SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO OPEN IN PHASES, STARTING THIS SUMMER
FCSA Summary_ Reopening & CARES Act FDOE Reopening webinar recording, June 11, 2020 June 11, 2020 – Today, the […]
FDOE Releases Projected Education Stabilization Funds (CARES Act) LEAs Will Receive
A note to FCSA member schools: The information below is preliminary. We are all waiting for more details from FLDOE […]
Charter Schools Week 2020: Teachers, Administrators, Students Remain Connected
May 11, 2020 — This week we kick off National Charter Schools Week 2020 – May 10-16Â – an annual […]
Tools for Celebrating National Charter Schools Week 2020
National Charter Schools Week—the annual celebration of charter schools and the movement—will take place May 10-16, 2020. In the past, […]
Training opportunities for upgrading your Governing Board Practices
April 14, 2020 — Through CSP grant funding, Education Board Partners is hosting a series of training webinars and office […]
Punching Above Their Weight: Charter Schools are Disproportionately Represented in U.S. News’s Top 100 Best Public High SchoolsÂ
Press Release – National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Washington, D.C. – April 21, 2020 — Today, U.S. News & […]
Florida Extends Distance Learning Through Remainder of Academic Year
Press Release from FLDOE TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 18, 2020 – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard […]