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FCCS is building a national coalition of Black and Brown-led public schools, including charter schools, that share our dedication to advancing a more equitable public education system to better serve all of our children, regardless of their zip code. Join FCCS as a School Affiliate today!
Contact us to learn more at [email protected].
FCCS School Affiliate Benefits
Engage in meaningful collective action around local, state, and national policies and legislation that impact charter school authorizing, expansion, facilities funding, funding equity, and that expand access to quality public school options, including charter schools. Ensure Black and Brown charter school communities have a seat at the table in decision-making that directly impacts them.
Educate elected leaders and the broader public on the priorities that matter to Black and Brown families and that support Black and Brown-led public schools. Elevate the positive stories of impact in our communities in the media and beyond to expand their reach and influence. Demonstrate broad voter support for increased access to public school options. Call on elected leaders to better represent the families they serve.
Activate your communities in calls to action that inform and engage elected leaders on the importance of, and public support for, increasing access to quality public schools by and for Black and Brown communities. Two examples of past campaigns include Tell Your Story and Fight to Choose.
Join national school leaders and education partners at annual FCCS-hosted convenings, town halls, legislative school visits, and more to strengthen legislation and policies to support our students. Attend monthly Policy Forums and Regional Meetings to discuss pressing issues impacting our sector, fight back against opposition to expanding access to public school options, and amplify the experiences of our school communities.
Access valuable legislative and policy insights, polling data, research, workshops, resources, and expertise, to equip your school communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to be powerful advocates.
Build and nurture relationships among fellow Black and Brown leaders in spaces that allow you to connect, support one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively on the issues that matter to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
FCCS Affiliates are Black and Brown-founded or led schools, including charter schools, helping expand access to quality public school options in Black and Brown communities.
There are NO fees to join FCCS. All Affiliates receive the benefits listed below.
Please email us at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the process of becoming an Affiliate school.
FCCS is paving the way for quality Black and Brown-led schools to continue to succeed and grow in number so more students have access to better public school options. We do this by amplifying the achievements of Black and Brown-led charter schools, advocating for supportive legislation and policies, and fostering strong relationships between schools, communities, and lawmakers. Learn more about the benefits here.
FCCS meets with local and state elected leaders regularly to advocate for policies and legislation that impact charter school authorizing, expansion, facilities funding, funding equity, and that expand access to quality public school options, including charter schools. We create opportunities, like the Leaders and Lawmakers series, for schools to meet with elected leaders to discuss opportunities to strengthen policies to better meet the needs of Black and Brown students.
Parents of color strongly agree they should have a choice in where their children go to school – including 63% of Hispanic parents and 70% of Black parents. FCCS advocates solely for the interests and needs of Black and Brown-led and operated public schools because these schools have proven to be a key drive of economic empowerment and educational advancement.
FCCS gathers and elevates the authentic stories of Black and Brown school communities in the media, digital campaigns, calls to action, and beyond to expand their reach and influence. We also educate elected leaders and the broader public on the priorities that matter to Black and Brown families and that support Black and Brown-led public schools.
Absolutely. FCCS creates opportunities for Affiliates to collaborate, share best practices, and exchange ideas within our national network. This collaboration enhances our collective impact and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.