Innovative Partnership Unlocks $52.9M To Support Workforce Readiness For Students In NC Charter Schools North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools and Building Hope offer new credit line to help charter schools access the largest federal charter grant in North Carolina history RALEIGH, N.C., June 23, 2026 – The North Carolina Association for Public Charter…

Back to Blog A R T I C L E  0 4 – O P E R A T I O N A L  R E S O U R C E S Tools That Run Your School: Operational Resources in Your Corner Great schools require more than great teachers. They require systems, documents, data,…

Workshop 1: NC GROW CSP Information Session Expanding Opportunity Through High-Quality Charter Schools Join this session for a comprehensive overview of the NC GROW Charter Schools Program (CSP), a federally funded initiative designed to expand access to high-quality public charter schools across North Carolina. Participants will learn about the grant’s purpose and priorities, including its…

Pearls of Opportunity: Unlocking Student Success Through CTE & Work-Based Learning  This hands-on workshop is designed for educators, school leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community partners interested in building impactful work-based learning programs and implementing STEM and AI initiatives for students. Participants will engage in an interactive session focused on developing innovative career-connected learning opportunities that…

On June 8, 2026, Ashley Logue, Executive Director of the NC Office of Charter Schools, presented the 2025 North Carolina Charter Schools Annual Report. “The Annual Charter Schools Report is prepared by the Office of Charter Schools and presented to the Charter Schools Review Board and the State Board of Education prior to its submission…

Back to Blog A R T I C L E  0 3 – P R O F E S S I O N A L  D E V E L O P M E N T Grow Your People: Professional Development Through Membership The quality of a school is ultimately the quality of its people.…

Back to Blog At the May NCAPCS Board Meeting, three new board members were voted to join the board!  We are very excited to have these three highly regarded charter school leaders on our board. Dr. Brian Mathis Executive Director, Vance Charter School, Henderson, NC Dr. Brian Mathis has served North Carolina’s public schools for…

Back to Blog Going “Old School”: Union Day School Embraces Pen-and-Paper Curriculum, Reverses Classroom Tech Trend Union Day School in Weddington has announced the implementation of new schoolwide screen time restrictions beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, reinforcing the school’s ongoing commitment to student wellness, academic focus, and meaningful classroom engagement. With this initiative, Union…

Back to Blog A R T I C L E  0 2 – M E M B E R  S A V I N G S The Member Advantage: Real Savings, Real Dollars Charter schools operate on tight budgets. Every dollar saved on operations,  professional development, and events is a dollar that can go back…

Back to Blog This Article was shared on May 15, 2026, by CharterFolk. Turning the Tassel: Charter School Alumni Are Experiencing Real Success I believe in the power of charter schools. The first time I stepped into one, I knew there was something special. I could see these schools had the potential to change children’s…