As the demand for high quality public school options grows in our state, we’re pleased to share that the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to receive applications for state and local charter [...]
The Appropriations Committee of Connecticut’s General Assembly has determined it will not put forth a new budget proposal during the 2024 legislative session, electing to leave last year’s approved budget unchanged heading into final budget negotiations with Gov. Ned Lamont. [...]
The Connecticut Charter Schools Association (CTCSA), in partnership with the LeveragED Foundation, proudly announces a professional learning opportunity for Connecticut’s charter school leaders – the Great Schools for Connecticut LeveragED Launch Pad Program. This year-long program offers a unique blend [...]
The Great Schools for Connecticut Project, operated by the Connecticut Charter Schools Association (CTCSA), awarded a $1.3 million grant as part of the Charter School Program (CSP) to Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men Inc. on Friday, March 8, [...]
For far too long, families in Danbury and Middletown have been waiting for the opportunity to decide which type of public school is best for their children. Despite strong community support and approval from the state, two new public [...]
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Governor Ned Lamont released budget adjustments for fiscal year 2025 that appear to maintain much-needed funding increases for all public charter school students, bringing them incrementally closer to funding parity with their peers in other public [...]
As we prepare for a productive legislative session and a strong finish to the school year, the Connecticut Charter Schools Association (CTCSA) would like to share an important update on our leadership team. After heading up CTCSA since 2018, Executive [...]
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that Stamford Charter School for Excellence is among those named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Stamford Excellence earned recognition for its progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups. Stamford Excellence [...]
The following is a message from CTCSA Executive Director Ruben Felipe: The Connecticut Charter Schools Association is excited to join public charter school communities across the country to recognize National Charter Schools Week from May 7 to 13. The annual [...]