Successes

The League: Advancing and Protecting the Charter Sector Every Year

As a membership organization, we strive not only to support our members but also to advance and protect the charter sector as a whole. From the halls of the State Capitol to the halls of charter schools around the state, we are proud of the ongoing success that we have achieved. We work hard to help charters be the best they can be—educating families, fostering a statewide culture of school choice, and providing every Colorado student with access to a high-quality public school education.

What are the League’s Annual Successes?

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  • 2026: 2026: The League championed Colorado charter schools in 2026 through advocacy, member support, professional learning, communications, and sector-wide initiatives. Find out how.
  • 2025: Added $250M to the State's Moral Obligation program so that it stands at $1B; added $5M to CSI Equalization; increased PPR to its highest level ever; protected a majority of supporters on the State Board of Education; and secured $68M in funding to help grow charter schools in Colorado through Great Schools Colorado (CSP). Read more about our legislative and funding successes.
  • 2024: Completed full funding equity for CSI schools; defeated a major anti-charter bill; and increased PPR, facility funding, and other school funds. Multiple legislative wins completed a fantastic year. Find out how.
  • 2023: Secured a commitment for full funding equity for CSI schools and the 20,000+ students they serve. Find out how.
  • 2022: Worked to shape public policy and opinion that favors charter school quality and growth, funding equity, and facilities access. Learn more.
  • 2021: Public charter schools serve higher percentages of students of color and English language learners (ELLs). Read more.
  • 2020: Staved off immediate cuts to the Charter Schools Capital Construction Fund during reductions to most other major education programs. See how.

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What are the League’s Advocacy Investments?

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We’re proud of our work in policy, legislation, advocacy, and mobilizing the 136,000 charter families in the state.

  • 2026: Here are the latest Advocacy wins.

  • 2025: Crucial wins include a $250M increase to the state’s Moral Obligation Program, $5M in additional CSI Equalization funding, a 3.6% increase in FY26 Per-Pupil Revenue (PPR), and a $4M PERA true-up benefiting Denver charters.
  • 2024: With a dedicated advocacy team of five and the support of all League staff, we invested over $3 million—57% of our resources—into advocacy efforts in 2024.
  • 2023: Working year-round, we invested over $2.8 million in total advocacy efforts. 

 

 

 

School Performance Framework (SPF) Results from Colorado