Florida Public Charter Schools to Celebrate National Charter Schools Week May 12 to May 18, 2019

Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) Member Schools Expected to Participate in Celebration

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (April 25, 2019) – Many of Florida’s more than 650 public charter schools are expected to participate in this year’s National Charter Schools Week celebration, slated for May 12 to May 18, 2019.  National Charter Schools Week is an official program of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, based in Washington, D.C.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Charter Schools Are,” according to information posted on the website of the National Alliance, which notes, “This special celebration is a time for everyone in the (charter schools) movement – leaders, teachers, students, parents and advocates – to come together to showcase our schools and students.”

For 2019, each weekday during National Charter Schools Week is focused on a different core group of charter school participants, according to the National Alliance.  Monday is focused on charter school leaders, Tuesday is about charter school teachers, elected officials are recognized on Wednesday, the primary focus Thursday is on charter school supporters and advocates, while Friday embraces students and alumni of charter schools.

Many of Florida’s public charter schools have been active participants in National Charter Schools Week during past years, according to the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools.

“The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools encourages our member schools to once again take part in this year’s celebration, in order to showcase their educational accomplishments and increase awareness and understanding of Florida’s public charter schools,” said Robert Haag, President of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools.  “This is a great opportunity to increase visibility and recognition of public charter schools in our state.

For more information about National Charter Schools Week, visit the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools website at https://www.publiccharters.org/what-you-can-do/celebrate-national-charter-schools-week.

About the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools

The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the leading charter school membership association in the state, with a membership of nearly 75 percent of all operating charter schools.  Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven.  FCPCS provides a wide array of technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to its membership, as well as serving as an advocate for all Florida public charter schools.