Press releases

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August 2025 — Florida — According to the most recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of high schools nationwide, 22% of the top 100 high schools in Florida are public charter schools. Florida charter schools remain a top educational choice for parents and continue to demonstrate strong academic performance—raising student achievement and earning rankings…

Nomination Period Open for 2026 Charter School Teacher of the Year

August 22, 2025

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Florida’s charter schools are home to some of the most passionate and innovative educators in the state. To recognize their dedication, the Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) created the Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year Celebration — a statewide initiative that highlights exceptional teachers who are raising student success rates through creativity, peer collaboration,…

Florida Charter Schools Earn Top Marks in 2024–25 — Outperforming the State and Driving Student Success

July 24, 2025

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July 2025 — Florida’s public charter schools have soared to new heights, earning an overall “A” grade on the state’s 2024–25 assessment — a powerful testament to their continued excellence in student achievement and academic performance. While not officially designated as a district, Florida’s charter school movement now serves over 406,800 students — making it…

FCSA and Partners Reflect, Recharge, and Rally Forward at NCSC25

July 3, 2025

#BAIRD, #Cognia, #NCSC25, #RenaissanceLearning

July 3, 2025 – Orlando, FL – The 2025 National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC25) was a resounding success, bringing together charter school leaders, founders, board members, and stakeholders from across the country for a dynamic and enriching experience. Starlee Coleman, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and CEO, and her team did a great…

New Education Laws as of July 1, 2025

June 30, 2025

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During the 2025 Florida legislative session, the FCSA advocacy team – led by Ralph Arza – represented our member schools and the more than 406,000 students they serve. We championed the academic success public charter schools have achieved over the past 29 years and pushed for continued support and expansion of high-quality charter schools statewide.…

Legislators release Education Budget (SB 2500)

June 18, 2025

#2025LegislativeSession, #charterschoolfunding, #DrTonyArza, #educationfunding, #GovernorDeSantis

Tallahassee, FL — June 18, 2025 — After a 105-day legislative session, lawmakers concluded their work by approving a $115.1 billion state budget. The good news is that the budget includes a 1.59 percent increase, and weighted and dual enrollment/AP funding remained in place. “Once again, the Florida House of Representatives, Senate, and Governor are…

Florida Lawmakers Finalize Budget FY 25-26

June 13, 2025

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June 14, 2025 – Tallahassee, FL – Florida lawmakers have finalized a $115 billion budget for FY 2025-26 along with a $1.29 billion tax relief package — $3 billion less than the current year’s spending. The budget agreement prioritizes education funding, including a raise for teachers, while maintaining substantial reserves. The conference report on SB…

National Charter Schools Week 2025: Celebrating Decades of Innovation and Impact in Public Education

May 11, 2025

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FLORIDA – May 11, 2025 – This week, the Florida Charter School Alliance proudly joins the nationwide celebration of National Charter Schools Week, held from May 11–17, to honor the 3.7 million students, 251,000 educators, and 8,150 public charter schools that are transforming education across the country. In Florida, public charter schools have been an…

Florida Charter School Alliance Seeks State Intervention Amid Continued Bureaucratic Obstacles in Broward County

April 3, 2025

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