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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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Texas Charter School Conference Event11 Oct, 2017 to 13 Oct, 2017 TCSACon 2017 is the only statewide gathering of over 1,600 leaders and innovators of Texas’ public charter schools. There are so many ways we believe you can learn, grow and share at the… Read more

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Positive Models and Practices, 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 Spokane Authorizer Report ReportsWashington State Board of Education01 Oct, 2017 This annual report by the Washington State Board of Education provides an overview and assessment of one of the authorizers in the state, Spokane Public Schools.

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State Education Agency, Washington Charter Schools, Authorizing, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker

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

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Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: Participation and Student Outcomes PublicationStéphane Lavertu and Deven Carlson06 Jun, 2017 The Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: Participation and Student Outcomes publication from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute is a first of its kind analysis conducted by Ohio State… Read more

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Charter School Laws, Ohio Charter Schools, State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Recruitment & Retention, Policy Maker, Policy, Increasing Achievement

Washington Charter Public Schools Fact Sheet ReportsWashington State Charter Schools Association01 Jun, 2017 Today, there are nearly 3 million students nationwide attending charter public schools. By 2020, that number is expected to reach over four million students. To learn more about charter… Read more

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Washington Charter Schools, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy

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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Charter School Laws, Finance Resources, Illinois Charter Schools, Starting a Charter School, State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Financing, School Community Development, Military, District-Charter collaboration, Educators, Charter School Family and Community, Policy Maker, Opening & Expanding, Funding

Policy Brief: Ohio's Voucher Programs ReportsThomas B. Fordham Institute16 Feb, 2017 With five voucher programs today; continued calls for expansion; changing funding amounts; and ongoing debates in the areas of accountability, quality, and equity, the Thomas B. Fordham… Read more

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Ohio Charter Schools, Policy Maker, Policy

Charter School Reporting Requirements Manual ReportsNevada Department of Education01 Feb, 2017 This 2017 manual details reporting requirements for charter schools in Nevada.

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Charter School Laws, Nevada Charter Schools, Charter School Management Organizations, Educators, Charter School Family and Community

Fighting Fraud: How to Avoid and Manage Financial Crisis PublicationSuzie Kim and Paul O'Neill13 Dec, 2016

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State Education Agency, Charter School Management Organizations, Policy

Apples to Apples: Common School Performance Frameworks as a Tool for Choice and Accountability ReportsSarah Yatsko, Alice Opalka, Jessica Sutter, Laura Weeldreyer, David Stewart, Center for Reinventing Public Education20 Oct, 2016 Performance Frameworks have emerged as an key “best practice” in the charter sector. People from various perspectives are working together in some cities to develop Common School… Read more

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State Education Agency, Authorizing, Charter School Management Organizations, Performance Management, Educators, Charter School Family and Community