We help new charter schools get started, support existing schools, and build community support so that highly effective schools can flourish. We are an independent non-profit committed to expanding access to high-quality public education. THE NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL CENTER IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ALL OF NYC'S CHILDREN HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION. CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE ONE OF THE MEANS THROUGH WHICH TO ACHIEVE THAT GOAL. WE ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT ENABLE HIGH QUALITY SCHOOLING, FOSTER NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO CHARTER OPERATORS AND EDUCATORS TO EMPOWER EQUITY, INCLUSION AND STUDENT SUCCESS, ENGAGE THE CHARTER COMMUNITY ON KEY ISSUES, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND BUILD COMMUNITY AND POLICYMAKER SUPPORT. CHARTER SCHOOLS IN TURN, SHOW US WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.