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Board Member Spotlight: JJ Wedgworth, Superintendent of University Charter School and NSFA’s ex-officio school leader representative.
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Did you know? Since last year, charter school enrollment in Alabama has grown by 10% statewide.
As demand grows, so does the opportunity to expand access to high-quality public school options for students across our state.
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We’re so thankful for our incredible charter school leaders who continually pour their hearts into their schools. Even when life is “life-ing,” they still show up with dedication, strength, and love for their students and staff.
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To all our students: we hope your summer is full of fun, rest, and good memories!
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In his latest article, NSFA Chief Financial Officer Russell Raney shares why high-quality back-office support matters so much for charter schools, from budgeting and payroll to compliance, forecasting, and long-term sustainability.
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This is what mission in motion looks like. Every meeting, visit, and partnership is part of the larger work of helping more students in Alabama access strong public school options. I
📸: Tyler Barnett, NSFA, Sekou Biddle, UNCF, Dorsey Hopson, City Fund
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NSFA is looking for a Founding School Leader in the Greater Birmingham area. Know a leader with heart, vision, and the ability to build something strong from day one? Send them this opportunity. bit.ly/49E2Lk6
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This work is about people!
For Gail Smitherman, Senior Accountant at NSFA, the mission is deeply connected to the teachers, students, and school leaders who make strong schools possible every day.
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Today is Memorial Day. We honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
May we never take their sacrifice for granted. Holding their families in our hearts today, with gratitude and respect.
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We’re hiring a Founding School Leader in the Greater Birmingham area.
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to help build a new public charter school designed to serve students and families well from day one.
Apply here: bit.ly/49E2Lk6
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What the data shows:
Here is one of the clearest takeaways from the 2025 academic proficiency data: 10 of 13 Alabama public charter LEAs (Local Education Agencies) outperformed their local district in ELA.
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NSFA Board Member Spotlight: Carol Butler
We’re proud to spotlight Carol Butler, Executive Director of the Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation and a valued member of the New Schools for Alabama board.
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On the NSFA blog, Dr. Lacee Rodgers shares why instructional coaching is essential to improving teaching and student outcomes. Read it here: f.mtr.cool/tsqakkincw
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NSFA is looking for a Founding School Leader in the Greater Birmingham area.
This full-time hybrid role is an opportunity for a strong leader who can help create a high-quality school where students can thrive. Apply here 👉 bit.ly/49E2Lk6
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Happy National #CharterSchoolsWeek!
Public charter schools are tuition-free, open to all, and now serve nearly 4 million students across the country.
We are especially proud of Alabama’s public charter schools!
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As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we are proud to celebrate Michelle Meeks, an educator whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Read more: newschoolsforalabama.org/pos…
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
We're celebrating the teachers who make learning come alive, and students feel seen, supported, and capable.
Thank you for leading with excellence, heart, and hope. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
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On May 1st, we come together to recognize and appreciate the unwavering dedication of our school principals. These leaders guide our schools with vision, compassion, and resilience, fostering environments where students thrive and educators flourish.
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One of the most powerful things about Parent Voice is seeing what happens when parents grow in confidence and fully embrace the strength of their own voices.
In this reel, Kaamilya Mahdi, a recent Parent Voice Cohort 4 graduate, shares how the fellowship gave her courage.
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Here’s something many people may not realize: because Alabama public charter schools cannot access local tax revenue, they receive an average of $2,700 less per student than district schools. That funding difference matters.
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