Press releases

#backtoschool2020, #FTE, @EducationFL, CDC, COVID Response, emergency order, FTE credit, remote learning, Richard Corcoran, student funding

November 2020 Emergency Order gives schools the okay to continue to offer choice to students Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released Emergency Order 07 on November 30, 2020. EO-07 calls for all Florida public schools to remain open for in-person instruction in 2021. All schools are required to complete a Spring 2021 Education Plan. More here. …

In a time of uncertainty, charter school parents rely on their school to be there for them

August 31, 2020

Charter Schools in the News, Press releases

#backtoschool2020, @EducationFL

Florida — August 24, 2020 — As the 2020-2021 school year kicked off, the more than 650 charter schools in Florida were prepared to serve their students in a variety of ways. Leading the pack was Somerset College Prep in St. Lucie County that kicked off the 20-21 school year on August 10 – weeks…

Two National Reports: Charter Schools Successfully Transition to Remote Learning in the Spring

August 28, 2020

#charterschools, #remotelearning, #studentengagement, #VIeraCharter, @publiccharters, Academica, CharterschoolAssociates, Fordham

August 25, 2020 — Two reports came out today that provide great lessons learned about how charter schools transitioned to remote learning this past spring due to COVID-19 school closures. The National Alliance released a report conducted by Public Impact, Learning in Real Time: How Charter Schools Serve Students During COVID-19 Closures, that compares how charter…

The availability of PPP loans ensured continuity of service and support for charter school students across the state

July 10, 2020

#COVID19, #PPP, Accountability

Lynn Norman-Teck, Executive Director, FCSA, responds to questions about PPP & Charter Schools When the pandemic closed school buildings, learning at charter schools went on, uninterrupted. Charter schools across Florida transitioned to distance learning. They made a quick pivot to support their learners — using a variety of tools from live, online instruction to…

Statement on Gov. DeSantis signing the 2020-21 state budget

June 30, 2020

@GovDeSatnis, education budget

Monday, June 29, 2020 Statement from Ralph Arza and Lynn Norman-Teck from the Florida Charter School Alliance on Governor DeSantis signing the 2020-21 state budget shows support for education “The Florida legislature developed a budget which took into account the needs of students and families. The budget was completed prior to the pandemic’s impact on…

CSP Funds Available to Help Eligible Charter Schools Secure Technology, Meet Immediate Ed Needs of Students

June 25, 2020

Schools that intend to apply must submit a notice to FLDOE by July 1, 2020 “The CSP funds will permit charter schools with the greatest need to apply for grant dollars to help secure devices and connectivity for their students. As soon as COVID-19 impacted our schools, Ralph Arza, Director of Governmental Affairs, contacted state…

Governor DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increase into Law at Miami Charter School

June 24, 2020

Charter Schools in the News, Press releases

#Academica, #DeSantis, Mater, teachers

Statement from the Florida Charter School Alliance: Governor Ron DeSantis has continually voiced support for K12 education, teachers, parents, and students. Given the current circumstances and uncertain economic times, the signing of the teacher salary increase bill is incredibly significant – a thank you to educators who are the backbone of every school. It…

FLORIDA SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO OPEN IN PHASES, STARTING THIS SUMMER

June 11, 2020

#COVID19, Ashley Barber, FLDOE, reopening

FCSA Summary_ Reopening & CARES Act FDOE Reopening webinar recording, June 11, 2020 June 11, 2020 – Today, the Florida Department of Education released Reopening Florida’s Schools and the CARES Act packet outlining recommended guidelines for reopening schools this summer. The comprehensive report provided an overview of the preventative measures schools took at the…

FDOE Releases Projected Education Stabilization Funds (CARES Act) LEAs Will Receive

May 31, 2020

#COVID19, @EducationFL, CARES Act, FLDOE, funding