Dear Charter Colleagues, Starting June 4, 2021, charter schools in Texas may apply to receive their ESSER II Funds. Allocation amounts are here and the application is here. As explained, charters must use these funds for allowable activities to respond to the pandemic and to address student learning loss as a result of COVID-19. Importantly, […]
The Texas Public Charter Schools Association, which represents 180 charter districts and more than 700 campuses, today announced the organization’s Education Advocates of the Year. The awards honor parents, teachers, and school leaders who are leading the charge toward a stronger public education system for all Texas students. TPCSA unveiled the winners as part of National […]
Why would an ISD - one that claims to care about the thousands of students in their district - speak out against a new charter school that would serve some of the most at-risk youth in Texas? We’re wondering the same thing. Hold on tight for this one. On Tuesday, March 9th, the Superintendent of […]
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New Campaign to Encourage Policymakers to Think Big About Public Charter Schools in Houston HOUSTON – The Texas Public Charter School Association today announced a new advertising and media campaign in the Houston area. Across Houston, public charter schools are delivering exceptional academic results – and for children who need great schools most. With unique […]
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Austin, TX — The Texas Public Charter Schools Association, which represents 180 charter districts and more than 700 campuses, yesterday announced the organization’s annual Teacher of the Year and Leader of the Year award winners at its annual statewide conference. In 2020, these awards recognize two exceptionally innovative educators who overcame the pandemic’s many obstacles and delivered for children—both inside […]
On September 11th, the State Board of Education is considering the applications of 8 charter schools. These schools have already been approved by the Texas Education Agency and are waiting for final approval by the Board. If approved, they would help alleviate charter school waiting lists and give more families and students the opportunity to attend a high-quality charter school. As this […]
AUSTIN – New research released today shows students with special needs attending Texas public charter schools have higher reading proficiency growth, are more likely to be included in general education classrooms, and have a greater likelihood of attending college than their ISD counterparts. The report, “Texas Public Charters Prepare Special Education Students to Achieve Ambitious […]
By Dr. Alan Seay The last four weeks have been historic. Someday, maybe two or three years from now, we will all look back on what schools did in the last month and marvel at the accomplishment. Across the nation, 55 million school children are now going to school in a fundamentally different way. When […]