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A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities
“A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities” examines the…
Reports | 06 Oct, 2020
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers
"Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools" labels and categorizes the indicators of…
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Indicators of Distress and What They Mean in the Charter Sector: A Webinar for Charter Sector Stakeholders Introducing…
Charter school stakeholders from across the country joined together to explore findings from NCSRC’…
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The Death Spiral: Identifying Early Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools (A Conversation with Authorizers)
Charter school authorizers from across the country joined together to explore the findings of NCSRC…
A diagnostic tool for school leaders to identify alternatives to school-based policing
Critical Questions and Steps for Leaders to Reduce or End School-Based Policing
This resource for school and network leaders synthesizes the history of school-based policing since…

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Texas Public Charter School Conference Event 27 Oct, 2021 to 29 Oct, 2021 The Texas Charter Schools Conference is committed to advancing the quality of public charter schools and improving student achievement through strengthening, motivating and… Read more
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Texas Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Policy Maker
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Florida Charter Schools Conference 2021 Event 20 Oct, 2021 to 22 Oct, 2021 The Florida Charter School Alliance will host their 2021 meeting from October 20 - 22. Exact location TBD.
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Florida Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Military, Educators, Policy Maker
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National Charter School Week 2021 Event 09 May, 2021 to 15 May, 2021 2021 is the 30th anniversary of the first charter school law, which changed the future of public education and student success forever. In this celebration, the National Alliance… Read more
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Military, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker
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Policy Framework for High-Quality Charter Authorizing Practices Toolkits15 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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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy
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Accessing Federal Programs: A Guidebook for Charter School Operators and Developers Reports10 Mar, 2021 The U.S. Department of Education (ED) funds and administers education programs for a variety of purposes and recognizes and rewards excellence and improvement by students, schools… Read more
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The Charter Connection - February 2021 Newsletters18 Feb, 2021 What's Happening Here's what you may have missed from NCSRC in the past few months: Assessing School Quality This NCSRC tool can lead schools' data-driven school improvement… Read more
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Positive Models and Practices, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, School Community Development, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker
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School Choice in a Time of Transition Event 15 Dec, 2020 We are approaching the end of one of the most consequential years in the history of American education. Events that have defined 2020 for many Americans—the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read more
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Policy, Leadership
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A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities Reports06 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
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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Policy, Board Governance, Operations and Compliance, Facilities, Funding
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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 to 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
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Indiana Charter Schools, State Education Agency, Tennessee Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Policy, Board Governance, Increasing Achievement, Operations and Compliance, Leadership
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Indicators of Distress (And What They Mean in the Charter Sector) Event 30 Sep, 2020 Indicators of Distress (And What They Mean in the Charter Sector) Wednesday, September 30, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM EDT (11:00 AM-12:00 PM PDT) Register To Attend The National Charter… Read more
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Featured Publications

A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities
Reports | 06 Oct, 2020
Identifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools Part 1: The Role and Perspective of Charter School Authorizers
Reports | 21 Sep, 2020
Critical Questions and Steps for Leaders to Reduce or End School-Based Policing
Toolkits | 12 Jun, 2020
Charting the Course to Equity: K-12 Leaders of Color and Student Success
Reports | 01 Nov, 2019
Policy Framework for High-Quality Charter Authorizing Practices
Toolkits | 15 Mar, 2021

Featured News

FY2020 Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CFDA #84.282B/E)
News | 20 May, 2020
U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response
News | 12 Mar, 2020
Notice Inviting Applications: Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program--Grants to State Entities (SE Grants) (CFDA number 84.282A)
News | 27 Jan, 2020
New ED Initiative Related to Charter Schools in Opportunity Zones
News | 10 Oct, 2019
Foundation Directs Funding Toward Special Education Charter Schools
News | 13 Sep, 2018
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