Where are the COVID tests? Charter schools won suit, but still waiting
Read the full NY Daily News opinion article to learn why COVID-19 testing and screening access for charter schools is critical in ensuring the safety of our students and staff, and the rest of the public in our community and beyond.
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Lift New York’s Charter Cap Now
The cap on NYC charter schools continues to shut the door on families’ educational choices. The Charter Center continuously work to urge lawmakers to right this wrong and ensure an equitable education landscape where every kid has a chance to succeed.
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It’s not too late to apply!
Use the Common Online Charter School Application to apply to multiple NYC charter schools for the 2021-22 school year.
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Learning Remotely
A Virtual Thank You to NYC Charter Teachers
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I Am NYC Charter Schools!
Over 1 million New Yorkers are connected to NYC charter schools. Join the many faces of the charter school movement
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Educating All Students During a Pandemic
NYC public charter schools are reimagining public education, and continue to deliver educational consistency and quality in the midst of a pandemic.
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The New York City Charter School Center helps new charter schools get started, supports existing schools and builds community support so that highly effective schools can flourish.

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138,613

charter students in all 5 boroughs

267

charter schools in NYC

NYC charter schools applicants increased by 

26%

 from SY14-15 to SY19-20

79%

of charter school students are economically disadvantaged

8%

of students in NYC charter schools are Multilingual Learners

13%

of NYC public school students attend charter schools

20 Years of Charters in NY