Sens. Scott, Bennet Celebrate National Charter Schools Week

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) led a resolution to celebrate National Charter Schools Week and recognize charter schools’ contributions to the academic landscape. Charter schools continue to expand across the nation. According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, approximately 250,000 teachers educate more than 3.7 million students at over 8,000 charter schools nationwide.

“During National Charter Schools Week, we celebrate the incredible innovation that charter school families, teachers, and leaders bring to our education system,” said Senator Scott. “I look forward to supporting these vital institutions as they continue to empower students, expand learning opportunities, and provide options ensuring every child has a chance to succeed.”

“All students deserve a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and career. Across Colorado, charter schools improve student achievement and provide students with the flexibility and innovative teaching they need,” said Senator Bennet.“National Charter Schools Week is an opportunity to recognize educators and school leaders for their outstanding work and dedication to their students and communities.”

Sens. Scott and Bennet were joined on the resolution by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Thomas Tillis (R-N.C.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Jon Husted (R-Ohio). 

Read the resolution in full here.

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