CA Charter Schools Association

06/09/2026

When Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy was struggling under LAUSD management, educators stepped up.

For nearly two decades, students, families, teachers, and community leaders have worked together to transform educational opportunities for young people in Watts.

Today, that progress is at risk.

Despite years of improvement, the Los Angeles County Office of Education is recommending denial of Locke's charter renewal.

That decision could force the closure of a school that serves hundreds of students, disrupt families, and jeopardize the jobs of the educators who helped make Locke's transformation possible.

If school improvement is the goal, progress like this should be recognized—not reversed.

Now is the time to stand together for Locke!

➡️ Take 30 seconds to send a message to LACOE Board Members urging them to support Locke's charter renewal, click below!

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy has been under Green Dot’s leadership since 2008. Over the last 18 years, the campus has been transformed into ...

06/04/2026

From the classroom to the real world, California’s charter public schools are helping students build the confidence, leadership, and practical skills they need to succeed.

👉 Read Myrna Castrejón’s latest Innovate & Educate blog to learn how these schools are shaping future-ready graduates.

Blog mentions include: Bright Star Schools, Health Sciences High and Middle College, Sacramento Academic & Vocational Academy (SAVA)

Across California, charter public schools are helping students prepare not just for graduation, but for real life.

06/02/2026

What if a school could help connect families to food, mental health services, childcare, and career resources?

That's exactly what community schools are doing every day.

Watch this reel for a glimpse of Community Schools In Action, then dive into our new Hub to see what wraparound support looks like when it’s working in real life!

✨https://www.ccsa.org/community-schools✨

📍 KIPP Public Schools Northern California

06/01/2026

When students are free to show up as their full selves, something powerful happens, they thrive.

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we’re uplifting the voices and stories that are building more inclusive, affirming charter public school communities across California.

“CHAMPS Charter High School is one of the most inclusive and diverse environments I’ve been part of. It’s a place where individuality is celebrated, and the support from staff allowed me to be fully myself without fear.” - Adrian, CHAMPS alum

Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

05/29/2026

For Elvia, speaking up at school didn’t always feel easy.

At Para Los Niños, that changed.

Today, she’s not just supporting her son—she’s advocating for him.

Because when families are heard, students thrive.

Learn how community schools are empowering parents, link in comments ⬇️



Photo courtesy of PLN.

05/27/2026

For some students, the future can feel far away.

At Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, students don’t just imagine their future—they start building it now.

Through real-world experience, college courses, and career pathways, they’re turning possibility into a plan.

Read how community schools are creating real opportunities, link in comments.⬇️

Photo courtesy of HSHMC.

05/22/2026

Not every student thrives in a traditional classroom.

At SAVA, students find something different: flexibility, belonging, and a path forward that reflects who they are.

For one student, that meant turning a passion into a real-world project—and discovering her confidence along the way.

Learn how community schools meet students where they are, blog link in comments!

05/21/2026

After losing her home, Sintia wasn’t just looking for a new school—she was looking for support.

At Stella Middle Charter Academy, part of the Bright Star Schools network, her daughter found more than a classroom. She found a community that understood her needs, supported her mental health, and helped her show up again.

This is what happens when schools see the whole child.

Read how Bright Star’s Stella Middle is putting community schools into action:
https://info.ccsa.org/blog/community-schools-in-action-stella-middle-academy-charter-leads-with-support

Stella Middle Charter Academy is a long-stranding community school serving a student population where more than 90 percent are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. The challenges are real, and so is the response.

05/15/2026

California’s education budget process continues with Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision proposal, which includes key investments in K-12 schools statewide.

In this statement our President & CEO Myrna Castrejón shares key takeaways from the proposal and what they could mean for California students and communities.

Read the full statement. 👇
https://www.ccsa.org/posts/ccsa-supports-governor-newsoms-continued-investment-in-k-12-education

05/13/2026

Today, we celebrate the educators who spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help students grow both inside and outside the classroom. 🍎 ✨

Happy California Day of the Teacher to the incredible charter public school teachers making a difference for students and families across our state every single day. Your passion, dedication, and care help shape brighter futures for California students. 🌞

📸 Featured teachers in the classroom from member schools:
• Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
• e3 Civic High
• ICEF Public Schools Vista Middle Academy
• WISH Community and Academy High Schools

🌟 Help us celebrate! Share this post and shout out a teacher who’s shaping brighter futures.