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Master Class: Board Development and Governance

Non-profit boards serve an important role in ensuring strong…

Charter School Laws Across the States 2015: Rankings and Scorecards

Strong charter laws feature independent, multiple authorizers, few limits on expansion, equitable…

Governance Best Practices for Highly Effective Charter School Boards

This toolkit from Charter Board Partners provides a nearly comprehensive compilation of best…

SEA Webinar: Weighted Lotteries

In January 2014, the Department of Education released non-regulatory guidance advising charter…

School Closures and Student Achievement: An Analysis of Ohio's Urban District and Charter Schools

Closing poor-performing schools is an increasingly prevalent strategy for improving public…

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Impact of ESSA Provisions on Authorizing ReportsNational Charter School Resource Center11 Oct, 2018 Charter schools face high-stakes accountability. When charter schools fail to perform as expected, including as measured on state tests, authorizers are often expected to close them. While… Read more

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State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker

National Alliance of Public Charter Schools Kansas Charter Law Score PublicationNational Alliance of Public Charter Schools26 Sep, 2018 Each year, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (the Alliance) ranks states based on how well their charter school laws align to a set of standards that the Alliance sets forth… Read more

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Charter School Laws, Kansas Charter Schools, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker

National Alliance of Public Charter Schools Oklahoma Charter Law Score PublicationNational Alliance of Public Charter Schools26 Sep, 2018 Each year, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (the Alliance) ranks states based on how well their charter school laws align to a set of standards that the Alliance sets forth… Read more

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Charter School Laws, Oklahoma Charter Schools, State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy

Oklahoma Charter School State Profile ReportsEducation Commission of the States26 Sep, 2018 The Education Commission of the States compiled data and information on charter school laws across the nation. This is the state resource page for Oklahoma.

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Charter School Laws, Oklahoma Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker

Where are the Charter School Deserts in Oklahoma? ReportsThomas B. Fordham Institute26 Sep, 2018 The Thomas B. Fordham Institute details the distribution of schools in Oklahoma in order to provide educators and policymakers with information about communities that provide no access to… Read more

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Oklahoma Charter Schools, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Opening and Expanding

Health, Safety, Civil Rights, and Insurance Laws and Rules Applicable to Oklahoma Charter Schools PublicationOklahoma State Department of Education25 Sep, 2018 This is a comprehensive list of the health, safety, civil rights, and insurance laws and rules applicable to charter schools in Oklahoma.

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Charter School Laws, Oklahoma Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy

Indianapolis Mayor-Sponsored Charter Schools Charter Accountability PublicationIndianapolis Mayor-Sponsored Charter Schools 25 Sep, 2018 The Indianapolis Mayor-Sponsored Charter Schools Office of Education Innovation provides rigorous oversight to Mayor-sponsored charter schools.This webpage provides governance, performance… Read more

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Indiana Charter Schools, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations

Jefferson County Public Schools Charter Schools Information AnnouncementsJefferson County Public Schools25 Sep, 2018 This webpage from Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, includes information on how to start a charter school within Jefferson County, as well contact information and… Read more

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Kentucky Charter Schools, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy

Kentucky Department of Education House Bill 520 Approval Information AnnouncementsKentucky Department of Education25 Sep, 2018 The 2017 Regular Session of the General Assembly approved HB 520, legislation that for the first time allows charter schools in Kentucky. This webpage includes a link to the laws… Read more

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Charter School Laws, Kentucky Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy

Kentucky Public Charter Schools Association Policy Overview ReportsKentucky Public Charter Schools Association25 Sep, 2018 This webpage provides a policy overview of charter school laws and advocacy in Kentucky. The information was gathered by the Kentucky Public Charter Schools Association.

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Charter School Laws, Kentucky Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy Maker, Policy