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.
The California Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) is a valuable program that provides additional financial support to create a more diverse and prepared teacher pipeline to serve schools and subject areas where educators are most needed.
We are proud to share that eight of Alliance’s 17 high schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s highest honor for public schools.
A recent EdSource article, citing Education Week’s annual The State of Teaching report, found that while California teachers show slightly better morale than the national average, more are planning to leave the profession within the next decade, with nearly 50% considering an exit.
We welcome Brian Bustamante to the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees.
When choosing a public school, families may encounter several options, including charter schools, magnet schools, and traditional public schools. While all three are publicly funded and tuition-free, they differ in structure, enrollment, and educational approach.
Charter schools are public schools that are independently operated and publicly funded, with the flexibility to innovate while remaining accountable to high academic and operational standards.