Charter schools recently received a $60 million funding increase from the otherwise shrinking Department of Education, bringing federal support for the taxpayer-funded alternative to public schools to half a billion dollars ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year. It’s a boost, although it’s still much less than what lower-performing neighborhood schools get.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon views the increase as a wise investment: charter schools across the nation are scoring better than traditional public schools in math, reading, and college readiness assessments.

Public funding for charter schools averages about $7,000 per student, about 30 percent less than what traditional public schools receive.{ai:summary}<p>Charter schools are set to receive a $60 million funding increase from the Department of Education, raising federal support to $500 million for the 2025-2026 academic year. This funding remains lower than what traditional public schools receive.</p><p>Education Secretary Linda McMahon supports the increase, citing that charter schools outperform traditional public schools in key academic assessments such as math, reading, and college readiness. #education</p>

Why Charter Schools Nationwide Just Received a $60 Million Funding Boost

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