Black and Hispanic Swing State Voters Sound the Alarm: Democrats are Not Focused Enough on Improving K-12 Education; Voters Want Policymakers to Offer Families More Public School Options
A new poll shows voters want public school options and agree that education is the key driver of economic empowerment and educational advancement. Join us in supporting legislation to expand access to great Black and Brown-led charter schools. We can’t wait to see you on May 7 in New York to celebrate the legacy of Geoffrey Canada!
New Poll: Voters Want Quality School Options
Education is key to future economic success, say voters. New DFER polling shows Democrats need to focus on outcomes that prepare kids for future economic mobility. It’s time for a bold vision that includes high-quality school choice options. Explore toplines and how voters connect education & the economy
As Classroom Culture Wars Still Rage, Parents Say the Focus Should be on Learning Loss
In the four years since schools were shuttered in an effort to protect students from the onset of COVID-19, public education has been placed under a microscope and turned into a major […]
Achieve School Choice Guide: How civil rights activist Howard Fuller became a champion of school choice
As a longtime civil rights activist and education reformer, Howard Fuller has seen his support for school choice spark both controversy and confusion. That’s because it aligns him with polarizing […]
Three New Charter Schools to Open in Brooklyn Despite Charter Cap
The three schools were initially approved to open in 2019, but were unable to move forward because of the charter cap.
New Report Finds Charters Deliver More Bang for the Buck than District Schools
Aldeman: Indianapolis charters saw faster progress in reading and math than neighboring district schools despite spending $8,000 less per pupil.
Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, data shows
About 1% of all students surveyed went to schools where fewer than half the teachers met all state certification requirements. In those schools, 66% of students were Black or Latino.
Internships and Apprenticeships: Blurring the Line Between Classroom and Community
The evidence is similarly clear that student engagement and learning flourish with greater exposure to authentic learning experiences that blur the line between classroom and community. When students have choice, […]
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.
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 […]