Five proposed charter schools make their case as Alabama sector grows

Five proposed charter schools make their case as Alabama sector grows

A new wave of proposed charter schools is making its case to Alabama communities. Over the next two weeks, five charter school operators are holding public forums as they seek approval to open schools in 2027–28. The hearings mark the latest phase of continued growth in Alabama’s charter sector, which now includes 18 schools operating 25 campuses and enrolling 8,800 students statewide, with more schools already approved to open in 2026 and 2027.…