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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Hashtags to use: #FightToChoose
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
Upcoming Events
November 2026
Nov
12
Nov
12,
2026
Freedom to Choose Schools invites you to save the date for our 4th Annual Legacy Award Gala honoring the founder of Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter School and President of Girard College, David Hardy, in Philadelphia, PA.
Free
Past Events
April 2026
Apr
04
Apr
04,
2026
State Senator Sonya Halpern joined us for visits to four schools across the community in Atlanta, GA. These visits created meaningful opportunities for Senator Halpern to connect directly with educators, school leaders, and students within her legislative district. Throughout each campus visit, school leaders shared their impact, challenges, and vision...
Apr
01
Apr
01,
2026
We partnered with families and school communities across four Houston-area charter campuses to expand voter education, strengthen civic participation, and empower parents to become informed advocates for their communities. Outreach efforts helped build stronger connections between parents, school communities, and local civic initiatives, laying the groundwork for ongoing collaboration and...
March 2026
Mar
14
Mar
14,
2026
Join FCS for the 2026 Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Saturday March 14 for a discussion centered on education topics affecting parents, students, and community stakeholders!
February 2026
Feb
19
Feb
19,
2026
Freedom to Choose Schools and Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School hosted the Texas Talk Town Hall to bring together community members and leaders to discuss the impacts of the 89th Texas legislative session, the future of education in Texas, and the power of the vote!
October 2025
Oct
01
Oct
01,
2025
Freedom to Choose Schools hosted an important conversation around Latino families’ access to quality schools and the power of representation in the classroom with Houston area advocates and community members.
September 2025
Sep
01
Sep
01,
2025
FCS’ “Get Out the Vote” voter pledge drives at multiple charter schools in Atlanta, GA led to more than 100 new voters engaging in the November 4 school board elections and subsequent runoff!
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,...
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...
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 each state -- to impact every state's election. Here's a playlist of all swing state video ads you can share.
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 education policy. Commit to continued engagement and voter turnout that could be leveraged to engage with candidates' parties.
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.
