Illinois Network of Charter Schools Company Profile
The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) is dedicated
to improving the quality of public education by promoting
and invigorating the charter school concept. The voice of
the state's charter schools, INCS advocates for legislation
to strengthen charter schools, educates the public about the
value of charter schools, and supports the dissemination of
best practices throughout the system. For more information,
visit http://www.incschools.org.
News from Illinois Network of Charter Schools:
Budget Deficit Sends Illinois Network of Charter Schools to Springfield
Rally at Soldier Field Kicks Event Off CHICAGO, March 24, 2010 — Today, the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS), charter school leaders from across Illinois, and a delegation of education stakeholders and advocates will travel to the Capitol Building in Springfield to advocate for fair funding for charter schools. The day will start with […]
Andrew Broy Named President of Illinois Network of Charter Schools
The former Associate State Superintendent in Georgia will assume leadership of INCS in March CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2010 — The Illinois Network of Charter Schools' Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Andrew W. Broy as its new President. Prior to his appointment, Andrew Broy served as the Associate State Superintendent of Schools with […]
Illinois Governor Signs Bill to Allow 60 Additional Charter Schools
Illinois Becomes First State to Answer President Obama's Call CHICAGO, July 30, 2009 — Today, following the grassroots movement created by Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS), Illinois will be the first state in the nation to answer President Obama's challenge to create more charter public schools. Governor Pat Quinn will sign Senate Bill 612 […]
Charter School Reform Act of 2009 Positions Illinois as First State to Answer President Obama's Call
Illinois Charter Public Schools Win Fight to Lift State's Restrictive Cap CHICAGO, June 1, 2009 — The passing of Senate Bill 612 (Charter School Reform Act of 2009) is a significant step in the growth of Illinois' charter public schools. After four years and countless hours of lobbying and deliberation, SB 612 passed the House […]
State and National Organizations Challenge American Federation of Teachers to Put Kids First
President's Call to Reform Charter Public School Laws Should Be Followed CHICAGO, April 21, 2009 — In a recent print advertisement, the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools have called on the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) president to take bold action by supporting the growth of […]
Arne Duncan's Departure Leaves Void in Chicago's Public Schools System
Yet, Appointment Provides Hope for Charter School Advocates CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2008 — Arne Duncan's appointment as the United States Secretary of Education is not a surprise for people familiar with his work. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools system, which is the nation's third largest, Mr. Duncan has deftly handled […]
Barack Obama Ascends to Nation's Top Post on Platform of Change
Charter Public Schools Look for President-Elect Obama to Remember "Our Kids" and Support Policy Changes That Generate Additional Funding CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2008 — The election of Barack Obama on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 was an event that caused a seismic shift of our nation's path. In addition to the policies that Obama used to […]
