Sam Martorano-Wayne Harrington

NACSA About NACSA National Association of Charter School Authorizers ( NACSA ) is dedicated to improving the quality of public education by improving the performance of charter school authorizers. We are the oldest national organization devoted exclusively to strengthening charter schools by developing outstanding authorizers. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that provide new options to students and their families. They operate independently from school districts, but are overseen by an entity called an authorizer. Authorizers are entities charged by law to approve new schools; oversee ongoing performance; and evaluate the performance of public charter schools. Authorizers use these tools to create conditions that improve student outcomes. The growth of charter schools over the last 15 years is a testimony to parents' desire for more public school options that can produce results for their children. Thousands of charter schools now enroll more than one million students across the nation; 300-400 new schools open every year, and most of them have waiting lists.

Alain Locke Charter School in Chicago's West Side is a top-ranking public charter institution that serves over 430 students from preschool through 8th grade. Committed to excellence and global competitiveness, the school is named after Alain Locke, the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, reflecting its emphasis on educational achievement and community engagement. The school offers a rigorous curriculum within an extended day, year-round format that supports student growth and development. A commitment to providing a world-class education is evident through various programs and events that foster collaboration among families, alumni, and the community. Generated from the website