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U.S. Department of Education Selects the Colorado League of Charter Schools  to Administer $68 million in Charter School Program Funding 

Six Colorado charter schools are among 32 recipients of a CDE Local Food Program (LFP) grant whose pilot was extended for the 24-25 school year. Dishing up local food with a focus on nutrition, education and community are: Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins (CECFC), The Academy, Pinnacle Charter School, Windsor Charter Academy, The STEAD School, and Community Leadership Academy.

From core knowledge and classical to Montessori and dyslexia seven new charter schools have opened their doors in Colorado for the 2024-25 school year.

Staples is making it easier than ever for charter schools to simplify and streamline the purchase of office and janitorial supplies.

Chalkbeat   |  August 6
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher, is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.

The 74   |   August 6
K-12 open enrollment is an increasingly common and popular form of school choice, allowing students to attend classes outside their assigned public school zone. Since 2021, 10 states have significantly improved their open enrollment laws, creating a boundaryless and student-centered education system.

NAPCS   |   August 4 
NAPCS thanks the Senate Appropriations Committee for recognizing the incredible value of public charter schools by offsetting the proposed cut in President Biden’s budget and also recommending funding for the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) at $440 million and increased funding for Title I and IDEA Programs. 

The 74   |   August 4
A new study of charter schools identified strikingly positive academic results. The paper finds that charter students in Massachusetts are significantly more likely (than non-charter peers) to enroll in a four-year college and obtain a degree. 

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Thomas Fordham Institute | July 4
Charter schools are in for a slog. It doesn’t matter who wins in November. Joe Biden is not a fan. Donald Trump was lukewarm on the topic when he had his hands on the switch. Even the president’s potential replacements are bad on the issue. Read more by League Board Member, Dale Chu.

The 74 | July 10
Four years after the pandemic rocked America’s education system, students continue to post lackluster test scores and far-from-adequate learning gains. Too many children still are not getting the education they need to thrive. Read more by League Board Member, Karega Rausch.