FCCS Responds to Report on Bias Allegations in the Philadelphia School District
Houston, TX – October 9, 2023 – A report released last week from the Philadelphia School District (PSD) claimed it found no bias against its Black-led charter schools. Despite this finding, the Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools (FCCS) underscored that the report did find several authorizing issues including but not limited to a lack of district transparency, inherent conflicts of interest involving board members and school leaders, and disproportionate closure of Black-led charter schools. Furthermore, FCCS is deeply troubled by the continuation of evaluating and closing Black-led schools, even as the investigation was ongoing.
Unite for Equitable Education: A Bipartisan Call to Put Students First!
FCCS invites you to join us in a bipartisan call to action to our elected leaders in the Republican and Democratic Parties: It’s time to place the power of public […]
FCCS Hosts GA Charter School Leaders & Lawmakers to Meet on Education
Atlanta, GA – Today, the Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools (FCCS) recognized six charter school leaders and 11 lawmakers for their deep commitment to and passion for providing families with […]
FCCS Statement on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
The following statement was issued by FCCS in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action in college admissions: “Despite the opinions of the conservative U.S. Supreme Court […]
Meet the Utopian Academy for the Arts Community
May 26, 2023 In celebration of National Charter Schools week, educators and families from Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, GA shared why they love their charter school. Check […]
Nationwide Summer Enrichment Program Opportunities
Across the country this summer, local charter schools and nonprofits are offering summer school programming for students and educators. Check out a few of these opportunities below: Nationwide Freedom School […]
A Letter to Charter School Leaders of Color
Greetings Charter School Leaders of Color, The annual academic testing period can bring about challenges and stress for school communities. FCCS want you to know we stand with you and […]
An Open Letter to the Writers and Producers of Abbott Elementary
To the Emmy Award winning writers and producers of Abbott Elementary, Congratulations! Your show and its backstory are an inspiration to the Black community. However, I would be remiss if […]
Revised CSP guidelines deliver wins – and warnings
The latest revisions to proposed federal charter school regulations represent a victory for parents’ right to education choice for their children and good news for charter schools led by Black, […]
The Charter School Leaders We Need Now
There are speakers and there are leaders – and what we do says more than what we say. Those of us doing the work in the charter school space don’t […]