National Heritage Academies

Day Two of the National Charter Schools Conference: More Than 5,000 Educators, Charter School Leaders and Influencers Gather for a Rally in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Schools, Educational institutions, Education, Charter schools in the United States, Charter School, Charter School, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Federal Charter School Program, National Heritage Academies

Today's rally will inspire charter school advocates to return to their hometowns and champion the free public-school option that charter schools provide families.

Key Points: 
  • Today's rally will inspire charter school advocates to return to their hometowns and champion the free public-school option that charter schools provide families.
  • There are currently an estimated five million families who would attend a charter school if one were available to them.
  • Since 2010, many research studies have found that students in charter schools do better in school than their traditional school peers.
  • The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the public charter school movement.

Policymakers and Charter School Leaders from Across the Nation Honored for their Accomplishments on Behalf of Public Charter School Students

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Schools, Educational institutions, Alternative education, Education, Charter schools in the United States, Charter School, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Education economics, School choice, National Heritage Academies

"All families deserve the chance to send their child to a great public school and nearly 5 million families would send their child to a public charter school if one were available to them.

Key Points: 
  • "All families deserve the chance to send their child to a great public school and nearly 5 million families would send their child to a public charter school if one were available to them.
  • The national Charter School Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals and organizations who have had a profound and lasting impact on the charter school movement.
  • Since 2010, many research studies have found that students in charter schools do better in school than their traditional school peers.
  • The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the public charter school movement.

National Heritage Academies Receives Best and Brightest Honors

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Schools, Educational institutions, Education, Education reform, National Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Academy, NHA, Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --National Heritage Academies (NHA) was honored during a celebration today as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --National Heritage Academies (NHA) was honored during a celebration today as one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
  • The program also identifies the "Best of the Best" in small, medium, and large business classes.
  • National Heritage Academies is a network of 87 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 60,000 students in kindergarten- through eighth-grade.
  • About the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For:
    A national program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase best practices, and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work.

Eleven Teachers Across the United States Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Education reform, National Heritage Academies, Education

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Every year, National Heritage Academies (NHA) recognizes outstanding teachers from schools across the United States by awarding unsuspecting finalists with an Excellence in Teaching Award.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Every year, National Heritage Academies (NHA) recognizes outstanding teachers from schools across the United States by awarding unsuspecting finalists with an Excellence in Teaching Award.
  • Teachers from across the organization are selected for recognition in 11 categories, including kindergarten- through eighth-grade, specials, specialists, and paraprofessionals.
  • "Our Excellence in Teaching awards shine a light on the unsung heroes who are every day making a difference in children's lives," NHA CEO Brian Britton said.
  • These award winners are so deserving of this recognition, and I am proud to recognize their efforts."