Massachusetts Charter Public School Association

Tell Us Your Story

When we are talking with legislators at the State House, few things have more impact than personal stories from teachers, parents, principals, etc. who love their charter public schools. As such, we need to hear from you!

How have charter public schools made a difference in your life?

Email us your story at advocacy@masscharterschools.org.

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Obama, McCain, and the Clinton support charters. What's the matter with Governor Patrick?

The Massachusetts Charter Public School Association today called on Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to join the presidential nominees of both parties and support the expansion of charter public schools.

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Five high-performing urban charters offer study tours.
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US DOE report on best practices of charter school authorizers highlights Massachusetts. To read the full report click here

Exhaustive State DOE study finds Charters outperform sending districts

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Recent Charter School Media

The achievement gap wins one, a Boston Globe editorial

Make charter schools a priority, a Boston Globe editorial

No delays, please on new charters, a Boston Herald editorial

Take the brakes off the charter movement, an op-ed from Democrats for Education Reform

Boston Globe editorial: A new leader for better schools

Boston Globe editorial: "Don't cheat charter schools"

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