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The Charter Connection - March 2022

Newsletters 01 Mar, 2022

Every year as we approach the month of February, I inevitably find myself engaged in discussion and debate with family, friends, and colleagues about Black History Month. As a… Read More

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Still Rising: Charter School Enrollment and Student Achievement at the Metropolitan Level

Reports David Griffith (Fordham Institute) 05 Jan, 2022

In this research report, the Fordham Institute analyzes how charter school enrollment influences broader student achievement trends in the surrounding metroplex. The analysis… Read More

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The Charter Connection - November 2021

Newsletters 18 Nov, 2021

2021 was full of challenges and triumphs for educators and students as many of you navigated the return to in-person school. In response, NCSRC spent 2021 digging deeper into our… Read More

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Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools: An Authorizer Master Class

Learning Module 09 Nov, 2021

This asynchronous learning experience is designed to help charter school authorizers leverage NCSRC’s Indicators of Distress research in their own practices. These two reports and… Read More

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The Charter Connection - August 2021

Newsletters 24 Aug, 2021

English Learners (ELs) were tremendously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and require special consideration as schools prepare for a new year. From the fallout of the digital… Read More

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English Learners in Charter Schools: A Learning Experience Focused on English Learner Instruction – Part 2

Learning Module 04 Aug, 2021

This asynchronous learning experience is designed to help charter schools reflect upon how they are transitioning EL students back to in-person learning. It offers expert advice… Read More

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A Strategic City-Based Framework for Effectively and Efficiently Educating Students with Disabilities

Reports Lauren Morando Rhim 23 Jul, 2021

The Center for Learner Equity published a framework that introduces critical components of a strategic, city-based framework, along with details regarding how this can lead to… Read More

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Doing What’s Best For Kids: Breakthrough’s Response to the Pandemic

Reports Rebeca Diaz 01 Jul, 2021

Breakthrough Public Schools received a CSP dissemination grant to share best practices related to facilities. When schools closed do to COVID, Breakthrough shifted practices to… Read More

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Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools: Tools to Support Authorizer Data Collection

Toolkits 01 Jun, 2021

This toolkit is a self-guided resource for authorizers to identify indicators of distress, audit their current data collection methods for evaluating indicators of distress, and… Read More

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Policy Framework for High-Quality Charter Authorizing Practices

Toolkits 15 Mar, 2021

The State role in creating strong authorizing environments is critical. By legislating and creating State requirements in policy, States guide authorizers in using best practices… Read More

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