Private schools are run by independent organizations and paid for by the student’s family. Charter schools are a free category of public school with more autonomy in curriculum and programming. The main differences between private and charter schools are related to their costs, educational oversight, and goals.
When a child grows up in a family where no one else has attended college, they need extra support to navigate the challenges they will face to graduate from college.
Getting into a public charter school starts with a free online application, not a test or an interview. Most families can complete the entire process in three steps.
Charter schools exist to help close the educational gaps between students in highly resourced areas and those in historically under-resourced areas. There are major differences in the educational needs in different schools, even within the same metro area.
Meet Alliance Foundation Board of Trustees Member, Jason Borg. As Founder and Principal of Terrence Group Holdings, Jason oversees investments in public storage and related ventures.
Because public schools, including Alliance schools, are funded primarily through the state budget, strong state revenues should translate into stronger support for schools. If the state is flush, why are many Los Angeles schools hurting for funds in 2026?
California public schools, including charter schools like Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, are free and open for all students to attend, Public schools funding is based on student characteristics, enrollment and attendance and allocated to schools from the State based on the Local Control Funding Formula. However, Charter Schools receive less public funding than traditional public schools and pay fees to the Districts for oversight and compliance.
Meet Alliance Foundation Board of Trustees Co-Chair, Brett Brewer.
Brett serves as a Managing Partner at Sequence Equity, a private investment firm focused on developing innovative businesses in sports and technology.
Alliance proudly serves scholars within the public school system in Los Angeles as a network of public charter schools authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The LA school system operates differently from many districts across the country, so let’s break down what makes it unique and how families navigate their options within it.
A passionate advocate for mission-driven work, Kara brings forward-thinking strategy and vision to everything she does, including her service on the Alliance Foundation Board of Trustees.