National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

08/06/2026

Harvest Commons School, a new public charter school in Baton Rouge, welcomed its first students this week! Tuition-free and open to all, Harvest Commons emphasizes project-based learning, helping kids grow as enthusiastic, curious learners while gardening, caring for animals, designing habitats, and more. We’re so excited to dig into an amazing school year with you!

BATON ROUGE — A new tuition-free public charter school is set to open in downtown Baton Rouge this August at the former South Boulevard Elementary School campus, which is currently undergoing renovations.

08/05/2026

As soon as you walk into the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW), you notice: this school is different. Co-founded by retired Food Network President Judy Girard, this tuition-free public charter school has a commercial kitchen and a television studio, giving students the opportunity to prepare for careers in culinary arts and the media. Rachel Ray and Emeril Lagasse even hosted fundraisers at the school – so don’t be surprised if you spot a familiar face. But for students at this all-girls school, none of this beats the real impact: a school where they belong and have a hand in shaping what’s next.

A retired Food Network president co-founded North Carolina's only tuition-free girls school in 2016. Here's how it's impacted Wilmington over 10 years.

08/05/2026

North Charleston has a new public charter school, offering a personalized approach to learning for students who’ve faced challenges in traditional school environments. As the first Second Mile school in the state, Riverstone High School will offer two four-hour sessions – one morning and one afternoon – to make regular attendance easier for students juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. With a focus on intentional programming and student progress, the school welcomes students for the first time this year. Wishing all Riverstone students a great school year!

A new public charter school designed to serve students at risk of not graduating is set to open in North Charleston in August 2026.

08/05/2026

Thank you, , for visiting Great Oaks High School & Career Center yesterday! This new public charter school in Des Moines is designed for especially for Iowans at risk of dropping out or low on credits, offering personalized supports to reenergize, reengage, and reconnect students with their futures. Support from cornerstone federal investments, like Perkins, WIOA, and the CSP allow great public schools – like Great Oaks – to grow and serve more kids. Grateful to for coordinating the visit and for all her work to put kids first!

08/04/2026

Congratulations, Frederico Pereyra! Each year, Latinos for Education recognizes Massachusetts educators as part of its Latino Educators Shine Awards – recognizing the deep impact of educators across the commonwealth. Pereyra, principal at Innovation Academy charter school, was one of the influential educators honored at the June ceremony. “Working at Innovation Academy has given me the opportunity to serve as a role model and leader for our talented students and build meaningful connections with the greater community,” said Pereyra.

Latinos for Education recently hosted its fifth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the MCLE Conference Center, honoring Federico Pereyra, middle school principal at Innovation Academy Charter School.

08/03/2026

This year, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy welcomes its first students! This tuition-free public charter school is built to meet students where they are, providing customized supports they need to persist in and graduate from high school. Using a hybrid model, students get to choose their own schedule – including year-round options – connect with dedicated mentors, and prepare for real-world success.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A new tuition-free public charter high school offering a flexible path to graduation is set to open soon in Summerville. On July 31, the Lowcountry Acceleration Aca…

08/03/2026

Welcome home, REACH Public Schools - Savannah students! This tuition-free public charter school opens its doors for the first time this year, with a focus on helping Georgia students – especially those who’ve faced challenges in other school environments – find the right educational fit. At REACH, students spend their days between traditional in-seat instruction, internships, part-time work, independent study, and digital learning. Advisors provide personalized guidance to help students stay on track, graduate, and prepare for bright futures.

REACH Public Schools, a new charter school in Savannah, offers a flexible and personalized learning model with a focus on student-directed attention, and is set to open this August.

07/28/2026

Two educators at Walter L. Cohen College Prep High School, a public charter school in New Orleans, noticed a pattern: too many students were accepted to college, but not making it to graduation. So they took action and founded College Beyond, a nonprofit created to help students persist and complete their college degree. The organization works to combat the “summer melt” by connecting directly with students, meeting them where they are, and building trusting relationships.

“For students who don't have someone they can call to talk to, the process can be really overwhelming,” said Clara Baron-Hyppolite, executive director of College Beyond, one of several organizations across the state helping students graduate college.

07/27/2026

Starting in January, a new federal program will give Americans a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to eligible scholarship granting organizations. The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is set to unleash unprecedented resources for students nationwide -- and all public schools, including public charter schools, will benefit. Today, Bluum -- an Idaho nonprofit -- announced its intention to become a scholarship granting organization, giving more families the opportunity to benefit.

The program lets residents redirect up to $1,700 through approved organizations that fund educational opportunities.

07/27/2026

Congratulations, Success Academy Harlem West! Recently, every eighth grader at this public charter school passed an AP-style world history exam – typically only taken by high schoolers -- with 89% scoring a 4 or a 5.

This Success Academy really lived up to its name.