NPE excited to announce a new project of the Network for Public Education–the National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA), to provide research and recommendations on the lack of charter school transparency and accountability to guide needed reform. We regularly receive calls from charter school parents, teachers, and public school advocates raising concerns. The Center includes a portal to lodge concerns and complaints.
Other features include:
- An interactive national map that rates state charter school laws which provides the number of charter schools open in the state in 2022-2023 and the number of schools that have closed.
- A searchable database of charter school issues in the press.
- NPE charter school reports.
- Our most recent action alert.
- Access to our toolkit which answers FAQ about charters and vouchers with supporting facts.
At present, only charter trade organizations provide information on charter schools, presenting their clients in the best light. The National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA) presents the other side of the charter school story, providing a factual balance for the public and the press.
Do we need the U.S. Department of Education?
Project 2025 has ignited a new debate on the importance of the Department of Education. Over the years, we have been frustrated with No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, and the Charter School Programs. Read my op-ed in D.C. Inside Sources to find out why I think we need to keep it around.
Time to Register for the 2025 Conference!
Remember to register for the 2025 national conference next April. Register HERE now to get your Early Bird discount. We will announce our exciting keynote speakers and open our panel proposal soon. After registering, scoop up one of our discounted hotel rooms HERE from our block. Don’t wait—they will go fast. We can’t wait to see you in Columbus, Ohio.
