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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2023
Alaska Leads Charter Student Performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
According to New Ranking, "The Nation's Charter Report Card"
JUNEAU, AK – Earlier this month, the Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG) at Harvard released the first-ever state ranking of charter student performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This groundbreaking report, titled The Nation’s Charter Report Card, identifies Alaska, Colorado, and Massachusetts as frontrunners.
According to the report, Alaska leads the pack with an outstanding performance in both math and reading, scoring 32.1 percent of a standard deviation higher than the national charter school average. According to PEPG, a 32% standard deviation above the average national charter score equates to more than one full year of learning.
Charter schools were established to provide alternatives to traditional public schools while maintaining a commitment to public education. The desired outcomes of charter schools include innovation and flexibility, choice and parental involvement, a diversity in educational models, community engagement and collaboration, and increased student achievement.
"I congratulate the students, parents, teachers, and staff of Alaska's Charter schools in their success. Your learning performance is a testament to your commitment to excellence," said Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) Commissioner Dr. Deena Bishop.
"This report shows the positive influence of parental involvement and choice in education," said Governor Michael Dunleavy. "By empowering parents to actively participate in the decision-making process regarding their children's education, Alaska's charter schools have created a unique environment conducive to academic success."
More information about the report's results and methodology can be found online at: Education Next: The Nation's Charter Report Card
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The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development provides information, resources, and leadership to support over 130,000 students in 505 public schools across the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to ensure an “Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day.”
Media Contact: Caroline Hamp, Public Information Officer, (907) 465-6694
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