Charter schools have witnessed dramatic growth considering the many obstacles they have to overcome. The Alliance continues to work to create a more favorable policy environment that addresses challenging issues affecting charter growth and quality. For instance:

Let charter schools grow.
Many states have caps, or limits, on the number of charter schools allowed, seriously inhibiting charter school growth.

Allow the funding to follow the student.
Many states provide significantly less than full funding to public charter schools.

Allow facilities funding.
Cash-strapped charter schools are still struggling to cover capital expenses out of their limited operational budgets.

Demand quality oversight.
The quality of authorizing and oversight has been uneven across the country.

Get the facts about performance.
Research and public debate on charter school academic performance are often compromised by methodological issues and misconceptions.

Click on the links on this page to learn more about these issues.