May 12, 2026
It’s National Charter School Week! Celebrate Charter Schools this week, May 10-16. This year’s theme? Building the Workforce of Tomorrow
Some facts about why we love Charter schools:
Charter schools are always public, always free, and always open to all students.
Charter schools are an important part of the American education landscape, serving nearly 4 million students.
There are 251,000 dedicated charter school teachers working in 8,140 schools and campuses nationwide.
74% of school parents support / favor charter schools. Parents are nearly three times as likely to support charter schools than oppose them. (EdChoice Polling, 2025)
Charter school enrollment has increased by over half a million over the last six years.
Charter school enrollment continues to rise nationwide, even as the overall school-age population has declined.
Charter schools added more than 110,000 students in the 2024-25 school year alone. (National Alliance, 2025 enrollment report)
Charter schools are a vital part of the public education landscape. Public charter schools serve 3.8 million learners, and nearly 70% are students of color.
Charter schools emphasize real-world, hands-on skills and learning opportunities.
Through responsive education models, charter schools help communities meet a strong and growing demand for CTE programming while addressing the persistent shortage of skilled workers nationwide.
Across the country, there are great examples of charter schools that respond in real time to industry demands, often working with higher education and local businesses to help students graduate with meaningful credentials.
Help spread the word by posting on social! Highlight a school, student, parent, or teacher, explaining why you love your charter school. Share a school milestone, achievement, or success story. Tag your lawmaker and us.
Thank you for supporting the important education that we know Charter schools provide.
Some facts about why we love Charter schools:
Charter schools are always public, always free, and always open to all students.
Charter schools are an important part of the American education landscape, serving nearly 4 million students.
There are 251,000 dedicated charter school teachers working in 8,140 schools and campuses nationwide.
74% of school parents support / favor charter schools. Parents are nearly three times as likely to support charter schools than oppose them. (EdChoice Polling, 2025)
Charter school enrollment has increased by over half a million over the last six years.
Charter school enrollment continues to rise nationwide, even as the overall school-age population has declined.
Charter schools added more than 110,000 students in the 2024-25 school year alone. (National Alliance, 2025 enrollment report)
Charter schools are a vital part of the public education landscape. Public charter schools serve 3.8 million learners, and nearly 70% are students of color.
Charter schools emphasize real-world, hands-on skills and learning opportunities.
Through responsive education models, charter schools help communities meet a strong and growing demand for CTE programming while addressing the persistent shortage of skilled workers nationwide.
Across the country, there are great examples of charter schools that respond in real time to industry demands, often working with higher education and local businesses to help students graduate with meaningful credentials.
Help spread the word by posting on social! Highlight a school, student, parent, or teacher, explaining why you love your charter school. Share a school milestone, achievement, or success story. Tag your lawmaker and us.
Thank you for supporting the important education that we know Charter schools provide.