96%
of the students attending failing schools statewide are Black or Latino
65
of the 75 failing schools statewide have a poverty rate of at least 67%
36,696
students are enrolled
in "failing" schools in Alabama
In Alabama, our students' race and social class far too often determine the quality of their school. We must act urgently to rectify this injustice—their futures depend upon it.
1
NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
We recruit high-quality charter school operators and develop homegrown leaders to build great schools throughout Alabama.
2
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
We provide applicants and operators with expert guidance on technical needs such as developing an application, finding a facility, managing the back-office, and more.
3
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
We ensure that parents and communities have access to clear information about school quality and the benefits that other options may present.
4
POLICY
ADVANCEMENT
We work with policymakers and administrative agencies to ensure that the regulatory landscape is supportive of high-quality charter schools.
What We Do
We support the growth of excellent charter schools in Alabama by working within 4 Strategic Pillars.