A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.

Key Points

• The Senate officially recognized the work of students, parents, and teachers in charter schools across the country. This resolution celebrates the 27th annual National Charter Schools Week held in May 2026.
• Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that are open to all students. They often use a lottery system when more students want to attend than there are seats available.
• The resolution highlights that charter schools now serve about 3.7 million students across 45 states. It notes that these schools have grown five times larger in size over the last 20 years.
• Supporters point to research showing that charter schools can help students from low-income backgrounds improve their reading and math skills faster than traditional schools.

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