We protect and promote
North Carolina charter schools
As a leading voice in education, the Coalition works to secure fair funding and
flexibility for N.C. charter schools. A member-led organization, the Coalition is run by charter leaders for charter leaders. Join us—and join forces with
other charter schools across the state—as we keep you and your school informed, connected, and supported.
We are your leading voice
As the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools, we serve 84 member schools and over 71,000 students who benefit from the education each school provides. Through our mission and vision, we strive to keep charter school and school choice advocates informed with timely and crucial legislative information that equates in their success.
Legislation
As a unified voice, the Coalition works to advance statutory changes with the goal of ensuring that all public school funds follow the child. Existing funding inequities that have omitted access for public charter schools in legislation must be addressed.
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Communication
Through the development and execution of our statewide charter school communication plan, the Coalition provides its members with policy updates originating from state boards and the N.C. General Assembly through our exclusive Charter Chatter and Coalition Connection newsletters.
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Education
Elections have consequences. Understanding this, the Coalition works steadily and proactively to educate voters about education issues and candidates.
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Become a Member
Joining the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools will provide member schools with recognition, networking opportunities, advertising benefits, and access to our services.
”We have needed a group like NC Coalition for a long time. Charter Schools must work
Richard VinrootFounding Board Member, Sugar Creek Charter School
together in a smart, strategic and coordinated way to repeal unfair cuts to their funding and tell the world about the good work they do.
Legislation
Financial equity for N.C. charter schools
As a unified voice, the Coalition works to advance statutory changes to ensure that all public school funds follow the child. Existing inequities within per pupil local funding and state-level grants that have omitted access for public charter schools in legislation must be addressed.
Regulatory equity for N.C. charter schools
Recent court rulings and legislative action have resulted in the requirement that all policies affecting charter schools must be reviewed by the Regulatory Rules Commission. As the only trade association for North Carolina charter schools, the Coalition serves as the leading charter school voice in Raleigh to the rules commission, the state legislature, and all regulatory bodies, as we work to advocate for the flexibility and innovation that we know are foundational for charter school success.
Communication
Providing timely, effective communication
Through the development and execution of a statewide communication plan, the Coalition provides its charter school members with important policy updates and action items originating from state boards and agencies, as well as the N.C. General Assembly.
Communications to members include timely legislative updates on bills of interest to charter operators, along with our exclusive monthly newsletter, the Coalition Connection. Each issue of the Coalition Connection provides a comprehensive update on meetings of the State Board of Education and the Charter Schools Advisory Board, along with committee and legislative summaries from the N.C. General Assembly, upcoming election information, and other items of interest to public charter schools.
When the legislature is in session, members also are invited to participate in bi-weekly legislative briefings, hosted by the Coalition’s Government Relations Team.
Education
Compiling information critical for voters
Elections have consequences. Understanding this, the Coalition works steadily and proactively to educate voters about education issues and local candidates. Education involves compiling candidate questionnaires, developing voter guides, and creating other support material to ensure voters have what they need to make informed choices at the polls—and that they know how the candidates view education issues that are critical to the Coalition’s mission and to the sustainability and growth of public charter schools.
Become a Member
Joining the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools will provide member schools with recognition, networking opportunities, advertising benefits, and access to our services.
