Take Action

Change happens when communities rise together. In this section, you’ll find ways to get involved. From attending events and rallies to sharing your story and contacting elected officials- Over the years, our collective action has led to legislative wins, expanded school options, and stronger parent networks. Explore past highlights and see what’s ahead. When you take action, you help build a future where every family has the freedom to choose the best education for their children.

 

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Parents of color support charter schools! 71% of Black parents strongly agree that one size does not fit all when it comes to educating our children. Learn more:  coalitionforcharters.org/fight #FightToChoose

Charter schools are linked to higher grad rates and overall positive academic, social-emotional, & behavioral outcomes for ALL students. Ask your legislator to expand access to charter schools in every zip code: coalitionforcharters.org/fight 

Nearly 70% of charter school students are students of color. And 1 in 3 charter school teachers & leaders are people of color. Join me in the #FightToChoose schools by us and for us. coalitionforcharters.org/fight

Events

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Past Events

June 2025
Jun 16
Jun 16, 2025

Join us for our Georgia Sine Die and Scoops celebration! As the legislative session comes to a close, we're bringing together charter school leaders and Georgia lawmakers for an evening of ice cream, conversation, and community building.

Jun 03
Jun 03, 2025

The Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools invites you to our 3rd Annual Legacy Award Gala as we honor the extraordinary Sarah Carpenter—a visionary leader whose tireless dedication has transformed educational opportunities for countless students and families.

May 2025
May 21
May 21, 2025

FCCS is a bridge builder! Bringing Representative Crawford to PEACE Academy to tour the campus, speak with students and staff, and hear from the school’s leaders to ensure the value of our schools is known.

May 12
May 12, 2025

FCCS builds bridges between school leaders and lawmakers! We brought Representative Jones to tour and hear from the community at WACS. We look forward to continuing the relationship!

March 2025
Mar 28
Mar 28, 2025

FCS sponsored the annual Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event this year! It was a great turnout and we were happy to see some of our charter colleagues there, like Harmony Schools, Latinos for Education, and KIPP.

February 2025
Feb 20
Feb 20, 2025

FCS hosts a community discussion about the future of Texas’ Education with local leaders, school parents, and community members.

Feb 01
Feb 01, 2025

FCS brought advocacy teams of teachers, school leaders, parents, and students to the Capitol to meet with lawmakers and share what makes their charter schools so wonderful and necessary!

January 2025
Jan 26
Jan 26, 2025

January 26-February 1, 2025, we'll be raising awareness about school choice through tens of thousands of events with schools, organizations, and parents around the country.

Jan 18
Jan 18, 2025

Join Families Empowered and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation for a school fair to celebrate school choice on January 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Hosted at Minute Maid Park, this event will showcase schools representing a range of education options like traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, and private schools. You’ll get the chance to meet educators and get your questions answered to help you make the best and most informed choice for your family. This event will be fun and family-friendly, featuring a balloon artist, photo booths, free food and face painters!

Jan 15
Jan 15, 2025

FCCS hosted our 2nd Annual Leaders and Lawmakers Celebration in Nashville, TN on January 15, 2025. 

This dinner celebrated Charter School Leaders and State Lawmakers. Charter School Leaders who continue to exemplify excellence in education. We also honored State Lawmakers who continue to Lead and Support Charter Schools through public policy.

October 2024
Oct 17
Oct 17, 2024

Register High school and college students learn the importance of voting, especially in local elections impacting schools.  Register to vote. The Last Day to register is October, 21. 2024.

Oct 15
Oct 15, 2024

Developed in partnership with Agency, #DoTheMath is a social media campaign intended to raise awareness of public school choice. There are enough charter school parents – both nationwide and in […]

Oct 15
Oct 15, 2024

Join us for a discussion with Jalen Rose, Dr. Steve, Perry, and community leaders on how to stay engaged with the next administration and the impact for Black students and […]

Oct 09
Oct 09, 2024

Empower your community and strengthen education by making your voice heard in this election. Your vote is your power - use it!

Oct 03
Oct 03, 2024

FCCS invites you to REGISTER for our monthly Policy Charter and Advocacy Discussion. Each month, we bring together school leaders and policy staff nationwide to explore the charter school landscape, share insights on regional policies, and discuss how we can collaborate and support one another.

May 2024
May 07
May 07, 2024

Join us to celebrate FCCS Lifetime Achievement Recipient, Geoffrey Canada in New York! You can get more details, register to attend, and become a sponsor here.