“A Synthesis of Research on Charter School Facilities” examines the…
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If you are looking for a toolkit to open a school in your state, please find your state's CSO (Charter Support Organization).
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A Growing Movement: America’s Largest Public Charter School Communities
ReportsNational Alliance for Public Charter Schools23 Oct, 2017
Over the past 12 years, public charter school enrollment has tripled in response to the growing demands for high-quality public school options. Charter schools currently serve more than 3… Read more
In Pursuit of the Common Good: The Spillover Effects of Charter Schools on Public School Students in New York City
ReportsSarah A. Cordes01 Oct, 2017
This report find that there seems to be a small positive effect on nearby district student performance in New York City.
Better Together: Ensuring Quality District Schools in Times of Charter Growth and Declining Enrollment
ReportsRobin Lake01 Sep, 2017
CPRE’s report finds that most major school districts have not taken advantage of crucial opportunities to reduce costs as their enrollment has decreased. School districts must learn to make… Read more
June 2017 Newsletter
Newsletters27 Jun, 2017
Case Study on Personalized Learning at Cornville Regional Charter School
The National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) recently visited a successful and expanding charter school in… Read more
July 2016 Newsletter: Discipline Resources
Newsletters01 Jul, 2016
Charter School Discipline Resources for Charter School Leaders
The National Charter School Resource Center (NCSRC) released three new resources for school leaders who are considering… Read more
Louisiana Charter Schools Conference
Event13 Dec, 2017 to 14 Dec, 2017
Join us for the 10th Annual Louisiana Charter Schools Conference, the only statewide conference in Louisiana dedicated to bringing together charter school educators, experts, and advocates… Read more
Innovative Instruction, School Culture, Starting a Charter School, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Blended and Online Learning, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Turn-around, At-Risk Students, Military, Replication, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, District-Charter collaboration, Educators, STEM, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Teacher Training and PD, National and State Policies, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Bridging the District-Charter Divide to Help More Students Succeed
ReportsRobin Lake, Sarah Yatsko, Sean Gill, Alice Opalka01 Jan, 2017
Animosity between school districts and charter schools has been the norm since the nation’s first charter school opened in 1992, but that is now starting to change. In at least 35 urban… Read more
2017 National Charter Schools Conference
Event11 Jun, 2017 to 14 Jun, 2017
The National Charter Schools Conference delivers exceptional learning and networking opportunities for every participant. With inspirational keynote speakers, more than 130 engaging… Read more
Innovative Instruction, School Culture, Starting a Charter School, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Blended and Online Learning, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Turn-around, At-Risk Students, Military, Replication, Teacher and Principal Effectiveness, District-Charter collaboration, Educators, STEM, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Teacher Training and PD, National and State Policies, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Illinois Network of Charter Schools Hosts Spring Charter Startup Workshop
Event20 May, 2017
How would you design a school to best educate the young people in your community?
What additional options are needed to ensure that we're not providing only ONE type of education for a… Read more
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State Resources for Starting a Charter School
ToolkitsSafal Partners01 Jan, 1970
This is a state-by-state list of all of the resources available in your state.
How to Start a Charter School in AlabamaURL: http://www.alabamapolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/Charter-Schools-… Read more