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At a time when California’s charter public schools are facing an unprecedented threat, a growing group of state legislators is choosing to stand with students, families, and educators by opposing Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84).

A group of remarkable charter high school graduates—who have overcome adversity, given back to their communities, and are now headed to college—received the 2025 Susan Steelman Bragato Scholarship from CCSA this year.

Charter public schools continue to lead the way in California—closing achievement gaps, advancing educational equity, creating inclusive learning environments, and teaching environmental stewardship. This academic year, more than 30 CCSA member...

Some anti-charter lawmakers in California are pushing a deeply flawed proposal — AB 84, authored by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D–Torrance). This bill would strip millions in state funding from charter public schools — money meant for classrooms —...

Almost one in eight public school students in California—over 709,000—attend charter public schools, and more than 9 million Californians have benefited from the hope and opportunity they provide. But we are living in turbulent times. Economic...

Many California charter public high schools earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report and Niche in 2025. Find out which charter public high school received top recognition this year below.