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Classrooms, Not Bureaucracy: Why AB 84 is Bad for Charter Schools

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 —...

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Alameda County Board of Education Must Do the Right Thing: Protect Successful Schools for Black Students

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...

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California's Best Charter Public High Schools 2025

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.

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California's Best Charter Public Middle Schools 2025

California's charter public middle schools earned top rankings in 2025 from U.S. News & World Report and NicheFind out which charter public middle school received top recognition this year below.

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California's Best Charter Public Elementary Schools 2025

Many charter public elementary schools in California are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report and Niche in 2025. To discover which charter elementary schools earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report and Niche in 2025, check out...

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Charter Schools Reignite Hope After Fire’s Destruction

The Los Angeles fires has left thousands of families grappling with unimaginable loss. According to Governor Gavin Newsom, this is not only the most catastrophic natural disaster in Los Angeles but also one of the most devastating in the nation’s...

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