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Charter School Laws Across the States 2015: Rankings and Scorecards
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School Closures and Student Achievement: An Analysis of Ohio's Urban District and Charter Schools
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Leadership, Commitment, Judgment: Elements of Successful Charter School Authorizing
ReportsNational Association of Charter Schools Authorizers27 Feb, 2018
Great authorizers implement foundational best practices that NACSA has promoted for years. But to achieve outstanding outcomes, more is needed. When compared to others nationally, great… Read more
Shackled Education Pioneers: Idaho’s Public Charter Schools at 20
ReportsTerry Ryan and Julie Hahn, Bluum16 Jan, 2018
As Idaho marks 20 years since the first charter schools opened in the Gem State in 1998 it is worth looking back at how the public charter movement started here. That’s the primary purpose… Read more
January 2018 Newsletter
Newsletters03 Jan, 2018
STEM Curriculum Paired with Creativity Boosts Outdoor Education Knowledge
Key Takeaways: Flagstaff Academy encourages creativity and a strong foundation in science and technology through a… Read more
Idaho Public Charter School Commission 2017 Annual Report
ToolkitsIdaho Public Charter School Commission01 Jan, 2018
This annual report provides an overview of the Idaho Public Charter School Commission's activities during 2017.
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 & Online Learning, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Turn-around, At-Risk Students, Military, Replication, Teacher & 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 & Expanding, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
Beyond the Fringe: Charter Authorizing as Enrollment Grows
ReportsNational Association of Charter Schools Authorizers08 Nov, 2017
Charter schools began on the fringe of the public school landscape. As enrollment grows and charters serve more and more students in many cities, the ways students and families navigate all… Read more
2017 Washington State Charter School Commission Authorizer Report
ReportsWashington State Board of Education01 Nov, 2017
This annual report by the Washington State Board of Education provides an overview and assessment of one of the authorizers in the state, the Washington State Charter School Commission.
Florida Charter School Conference
Event01 Nov, 2017 to 03 Nov, 2017
The Florida Charter School Conference is an annual event presented by the Florida Department of Education’s Office of K12 School Choice and the Florida Education Foundation. The conference… Read more
School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher & Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
New Jersey Charter Schools Conference
Event17 Oct, 2017 to 18 Oct, 2017
The Annual New Jersey Charter Schools Conference is the only annual professional development conference of its kind dedicated to bringing together the entire New Jersey charter school… Read more
School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher & Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership
2017 NACSA Leadership Conference
Event16 Oct, 2017 to 18 Oct, 2017
The annual NACSA Leadership Conference is the only national conference dedicated to quality charter school authorizing.
The conference’s audience consists of charter school authorizers from… Read more
School Culture, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Communications, School Community Development, Military, Teacher & Principal Effectiveness, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Student Achievement, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement, Leadership