Take Action

Charters Vote!

With the 2024 General Election rapidly approaching, we cannot forget the major impact that our elected officials have in our daily lives. Without the continued support and funding that charter schools have received from our government across all three branches, we would not be where we are today: over 19,000 of our children in the state of Delaware call one of these schools home. Our voice is important; and the best way to have your voice heard is to vote.

In collaboration with charter schools across Delaware, the DCSN Student Advisory Council will be running the first-ever Charters Vote Competition. Your school could win bragging rights and spotlights on our DCSN website and socials!!! 

From Friday, October 25th (Early Voting in DE begins) until Friday, November 8th (we know that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th, but we want to make sure everybody has enough time to submit their pictures!), all members of the Delaware charter schools community – from parents and family members, to teachers, to administrators, and even students – can participate to win bragging rights and be labeled the #BestVoters in the #DECharters community!

Here is how you can Take Action and participate:

  • Post a picture to social media showing you or your family voting or volunteering in a Delaware polling place. 
  • Make sure to Tag the Delaware Charter Schools Network and your school’s social media account. 

DCSN's Socials

Instagram: @decharters
Facebook: @decharters
X (formerly Twitter): @DECharterNetwrk

  • For extra credits Tag up to three (3) other members of the charter school community (teachers, parents, students, or other faculty) to increase your chances of becoming the #BestVoters in the #DECharters community!
  • No social media? Just email your photo with your school name in the subject line to: Info@DECharterNetwork.org

No matter whether your school wins the competition or not - we all win, when we exercise our civic rights and have our voices heard! 

Invite Your Legislator or Local Community Members to Visit Your School

Here is how you can send a personal note and request to your legislators:

FIND your legislators emails here:

State: Find My Legislator - Delaware General Assembly

Federal:  Contact Delaware Senators (contactsenators.com)

Contact | U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (house.gov)

Subject: Please Come Visit MySchool – Support Our Charter Schools

1 – Give them Your Name, School Name, WHO you are to the school (Parent, Teacher, Board Member, Student)

2 – Ask them to come and visit your school to see for themselves how awesome it is! Have a specific event? Add the details and any links or email addresses for them to RSVP to. Don’t have a specific event? Offer a few dates and times where you can be there with them.

3 – Make sure to tell them WHY you chose a charter school (flexibility, mission – military / Montessori / arts /math & science, longer school day/ year, personalized approach, etc.)

Discuss your charter school experiences with friends and neighbors.

The larger community needs to know that:

  • Charter Schools are FREE Public Schools.
  • Charter Schools on average receive approximately $2500 less in State Revenue per pupil (based on 21-22 revenues). 
  • Charter Schools are held to a higher standard of accountability than district schools. 
  • Delaware provides a multitude of choices in education. But many parents are not aware of all of their options.

It's important to dispel the myths surrounding charter schools and communicate the benefits they offer.

Inform your legislators about your views on charter schools and the importance of educational choice. Your voice is important to them.

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