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What is the Difference Between Charter Schools and Private Schools?
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.
What Support Do Charter Schools Offer for First-Generation College Students?
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.
How Do You Get Into a Charter School?
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.
Do Charter Schools Follow the Same Curriculum as Traditional Public Schools?
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 Co-Chair, Jason Borg
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.
California is Doing Well, So Why Are LA Public Schools Still Underfunded?
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?