Massachusetts Charter Public School Association

09/22/2026

📣 MCAS OUTCOMES: Charter Public Schools Leading the Way to Recovery

Although MA charter public schools serve just 5% of K–12 students, they're making a major impact on academic recovery. We're proud to celebrate 5 member schools named Schools of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) — and 7 member schools among those statewide that have closed pandemic-era learning deficits in both ELA and math.

Read MCPSA's full statement on Spring 2026 MCAS Scores: http://ma4charters.org/2026-spring-mcas-scores-mcpsa-statement

👏🏽 Congratulations to our Schools of Recognition:
✅ Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School
✅ Boston Prep
✅ Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
✅ Libertas Academy Charter School
✅ Rising Tide Charter Public School

👏🏽 Congratulations to our schools closing pandemic-era learning deficits:
✅ Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
✅ Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
✅ Codman Academy Charter Public School
✅ Excel Academy Charter Schools
✅ Libertas Academy Charter School
✅ New Heights Charter School of Brockton
✅ Pioneer Charter School of Science

09/18/2026

Did you know that nearly 4 in 10 students in Massachusetts charter public schools are Hispanic/Latino? To the Latino students, families, and educators who make up charter public school communities, we are deeply grateful for the trust you place in our schools. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ❤️

¿Sabías que casi 4 de cada 10 estudiantes en las escuelas públicas chárter de Massachusetts son hispanos/latinos? 📚

A los estudiantes, familias y educadores latinos que forman las comunidades de las escuelas públicas chárter, les agradecemos profundamente la confianza que depositan en nuestras escuelas. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ❤️

09/12/2026

WNBA guard Taina Mair returned to Roxbury Prep last week for a homecoming nine years in the making. 🏀

Students packed the gym and the City of Boston marked the day by officially declaring September 4th "Taina Mair Day."

From Dorchester, to Duke, to the pros — and back home again. It was a special one!

Read her story:

September 11, 2025 | Massachusetts Charter Public School AssociationOn September 4, 2026, Roxbury Prep welcomed home alumna Taina Mair for an emotional homecoming celebration, marking her journey from Dorchester to the WNBA. Mair, who attended Roxbury Prep Mission Hill and now plays for the Seattle....

09/03/2026

All across Massachusetts, charter public schools have welcomed back more than 46,000 students for another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!

The first day of school is always a special milestone, and our schools know how to celebrate. From classrooms decorated top to bottom and red carpets rolled out for students, to festive outfits and unique back-to-school traditions, communities across the Commonwealth made sure students started the year feeling celebrated, supported and ready to thrive.

Here’s to a great school year ahead! 🎉📚

Hill View Montessori Charter Public School
MLK Jr. Charter School of Excellence
Phoenix Charter Academy Chelsea
KIPP Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Springfield Prep Charter School
Brooke Charter Schools
Foxborough Regional Charter School
Marblehead Community Charter Public School

08/20/2026

👏🏼🥳CONGRATULATIONS to the 12 charter public schools and MCPSA members ranked among U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Top 100 Public High Schools in Massachusetts. These schools are driving excellence in public education statewide!

Check out the rankings! ⬇️
✅ Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, #3
✅ Sturgis Charter Public School, #9
✅ Pioneer Charter School Of Science II (PCSS II), #12
✅ Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School, #16
✅ Brooke Charter Schools, #24
✅ Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, #25
✅ Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS), #27
✅ Excel Academy Charter Schools, #31
✅ Salem Academy Charter School, #46
✅ Community Charter School of Cambridge, #49
✅ Hampden Charter School of Science, #60 HCSS High School
✅ KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, #63 KIPP Massachusetts

08/07/2026

👏 Join us in celebrating Innovation Academy Charter School Middle School Principal Federico Pereyra!

Recently honored at the 2026 Latino Educators Shine Awards, Federico is being recognized for his leadership and commitment to his students and school community.

📰 Read more about Federico’s impact at Innovation Academy: http://ma4charters.org/innovation-federico-pereya-honored-lowell-sun

07/24/2026

Join us in getting to know DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez!

From answering a few fun questions to sharing thoughtful reflections on the role charter public schools play in K-12 education, our fireside chat with Commissioner Martinez gave school leaders the opportunity to hear his perspective–and get to know him a little better.

Thank you, Commissioner Martinez, for spending time with our school leaders and for your continued commitment to students, families, and public education in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

07/24/2026

Join us in getting to know DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez! Executive Office of Education

We asked Commissioner Martinez a few fun questions during our spring convening of school leaders–and heard his reflections on the important role charter public schools play in strengthening public education across the Commonwealth.

Watch a few highlights from the conversation! Thank you, Commissioner Martinez, for joining us. 💙

07/17/2026

What can the latest research tell us about Massachusetts charter public schools?

A new MIT Blueprint Labs study, featured in The 74, examined nearly two decades of student outcomes at Massachusetts charter public schools. The study found that students experienced significant academic gains compared to their peers in district schools, with particularly strong outcomes for Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students. It also found that student outcomes rebounded during and after the pandemic following declines in the late 2010s.

Research like this helps inform important conversations about the future of public education–and keeps students at the center of those conversations.

Read more: http://ma4charters.org/-the74-exclusive-MIT-study

07/15/2026

What has the MCPSA team been up to this summer? ☀️ As those of us in education know, summer is the perfect time for learning, planning, and connecting! Last month, our team had the opportunity to do all three as we traveled to New Orleans for the 2026 National Charter Schools Conference.

Highlights from the conference:
🔹 Tim Nicolette, Executive Director, joined a panel on the evolving nature of education policy alongside leaders from Illinois and Rhode Island. Illinois Network of Charter Schools, Rhode Island League of Charter Schools.
🔹 Danielle Pape, Chief of Public Affairs, and Adkeem Jackson, Senior Director of Community Mobilization, led a Massachusetts session, Collective Action that Generates Wins, highlighting advocacy strategies that helped generate meaningful progress over the past year.
🔹 Advocate Angela Gonzalez– charter public school alumna, staff member, and parent–joined our team to share her experience advocating at the State House and telling her story directly to elected officials. Phoenix Charter Academy Network, Springfield Prep Charter School
🔹 Our team also attended inspiring sessions on topics ranging from cell phone policies to the future of the charter movement, leaving with fresh ideas to bring back to Massachusetts! National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

We returned energized, inspired, and excited for the year ahead. 💙