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The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) has been a leading advocate for the growth and support of charter schools in Florida. Our member school leaders and stakeholders set the priorities we champion, and they trust us to get results. In 2024, we built on previous legislative successes, securing critical funding and addressing long-standing inequities faced…

Florida, the Forgotten Education-Reform Star

November 15, 2024

Research & Publications

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Op-Ed By Robert Pondiscio, Education Gadfly November 14, 2024 — published in aei.org — Around the turn of the millennium, Florida was widely regarded as a pace-setter in education reform. Led by then-Governor Jeb Bush, the Sunshine State implemented an outcomes-driven agenda focused on prioritizing literacy, holding schools accountable, and expanding school choice, among other agenda items. The success…

Inaugural Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year Award Finalists Announced

November 15, 2024

Charter Schools in the News, Press releases

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TALLAHASSEE, FL — Nov. 15, 2024 — The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) is proud to announce the finalists for the inaugural Florida Charter School Teacher of the Year Award, recognizing the exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact of educators in Florida’s charter schools. This prestigious award highlights the outstanding contributions of teachers who go above…

Southernmost Charter School in the U.S. Holds Commencement on Jet Skis

May 26, 2024

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May 2024 — Congrats to Principal Tom Rompella and the dynamic team at Somerset Island Prep in Key West. Florida for providing a unique academic program and experience to the students they serve. Last week, the Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation ceremony on jet skis and underwater! You can watch the Somerset Island Prep…

Raise Your Voice for Public Education during National Charter Schools Week – May 12-18, 2024

May 12, 2024

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The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) will celebrate National Charter Schools Week from May 12-18, 2024 to honor the 8,000 public charter schools, 251,000 dedicated teachers, and hundreds of lawmakers who serve and advocate for nearly 4 million students each day. In partnership with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the public charter…

Florida Public Charter Schools See Enrollment Growth

December 12, 2023

Press releases, Research & Publications

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Florida experienced a 5% increase in charter school enrollment in the 2022-23 school year and 67% in the last decade. December 12, 2023 — According to state-level data analyzed by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in a new report, Believing in Public Education: A Demographic and State-level Analysis of Public Charter School and…

Somerset Parkland Academy Continues Steady Growth

August 10, 2023

Charter Schools in the News

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By Matt Pfingsten – TAP into Parkland, August 10, 2023 PARKLAND, FL- Somerset Parkland Academy continues to thrive in Parkland as the school navigates both the challenges and opportunities of continued growth. The 2023-24 School Year will mark the fourth year of middle school for Somerset Parkland Academy, which held its first 8th grade graduation in early June.…

FCSA Saves the Day – with a bit of help from our friends

July 31, 2023

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July 28, 2023 —When the Pasco County Schools district staff denied a request from Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel to increase enrollment, the FCSA team began a campaign to reverse that decision. Below are the actions we took: The facts were on the charter school’s side. Based on recent data, the school is a High Performing…

FCSA Names 2023 Charter School Heroes

June 23, 2023

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JUNE 20, 2023 – Every year, the Florida Charter School Alliance recognizes individuals whose actions have strengthened the charter school movement in our state. The FCSA Charter School Heroes Awards — held at the National Charter Schools Conference — is our way of thanking and highlighting the principals, governing board members, teachers, or advocates for…

18% of the Top 100 High Schools in Florida are Charter Schools

May 2, 2022

Charter Schools in the News, Press releases

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