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English Learners in Charter Schools: A Learning Experience Focused on English Learner Instruction - Part 1

Learning Module 09 Oct, 2020
Nearly one in every 10 students nationally are classified as an English Learner (EL). Charter schools are uniquely positioned to serve EL students based on the autonomy in the… Read More
English LearnersCharter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Educators State Education Agency
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A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities

Reports 06 Oct, 2020
“A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities” examines the current state of charter school access to facilities, including facility acquisition and ownership, and… Read More
Opening and ExpandingPolicyBoard GovernanceOperations and ComplianceFacilitiesFundingCharter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Policy Maker State Education Agency
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Introducing Charter School Governance: The Essential Guide

Toolkits BLUUM 01 Oct, 2020
BLUUM has created a series of informative videos that provide a high-level overview of the responsibilities, opportunities and obligations of public charter school board members.… Read More
Opening and ExpandingStarting a Charter SchoolBoard GovernanceFinance and FundraisingBoard RecruitmentBoard FundamentalsBoard EffectivenessBoard Roles and ResponsibilitiesCharter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations
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Indicators of Distress and What They Mean in the Charter Sector: A Webinar for Charter Sector Stakeholders Introducing New Research Related to the Early Indicators of Distress

Webinar 30 Sep, 2020 - 30 Sep, 2020
Charter school stakeholders from across the country joined together to explore findings from NCSRC’s new report, Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The… Read More
PolicyBoard GovernanceIncreasing AchievementOperations and ComplianceLeadershipCharter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Educators Policy Maker State Education Agency
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools

Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers

Reports 21 Sep, 2020
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools labels and categorizes the indicators of distress that authorizers encounter as a school’s quality begins to decline. This … Read More
Turn-aroundPolicyBoard GovernanceOperations and ComplianceLeadershipCharter School Management Organizations Educators Policy Maker State Education Agency
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The Arts in Charter Schools

Reports Cassandra Quillen, Education Commission… 09 Sep, 2020
This report highlights strategies six charter schools (located in the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, and North Carolina) are using to provide arts education to… Read More
Increasing AchievementSports and ArtCharter School Management Organizations Educators
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Charter School Facility Refinancing Guide & Toolkit

Toolkits Elise Balboni, Bluum, The Charter… 01 Sep, 2020
An in-depth, step-by-step facilities loan refinancing guide for charter school operators and accompanying planning toolkit.
FinancingCharter School Management Organizations
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A Tale of Two Grantees: How AppleTree Institute and Hiawatha Academies Are Using CSP Funds to Make a Difference in Their Communities

Webinar 29 Jul, 2020 - 29 Jul, 2020
How have CMOs expanded and replicated high-quality schools? The National Charter School Resource Center connected with leaders from AppleTree Institute and Hiawatha Academies to… Read More
Opening and ExpandingIncreasing AchievementOperations and ComplianceEnglish LearnersLeadershipCharter School Family and Community Charter School Management Organizations Policy Maker State Education Agency
An empty classroom next to a mother and daughter on the computer at home.

Promising Practices Brief: Improving Student Engagement and Attendance During COVID-19 School Closures

Reports Insight Policy Research and American… 01 Jul, 2020
This promising practices brief explores the limited research on monitoring and promoting attendance and engagement during online learning and summarizes the practices used by a… Read More
Blended and Online LearningAt-Risk StudentsCharter School Management Organizations Educators
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A Strategic Approach to School Improvement Using the Four Domains

Webinar 30 Jun, 2020 - 30 Jun, 2020
Wondering how your peers are tackling school improvement in the wake of COVID-19? Find out by watching this recording.
Opening and ExpandingOperations and ComplianceLeadershipCharter School Management Organizations