Policy Maker Resources

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Newsletters 01 Mar, 2022
Every year as we approach the month of February, I inevitably find myself engaged in discussion and debate with family, friends, and colleagues about Black History Month. As a… Read More
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Reports David Griffith (Fordham Institute) 05 Jan, 2022

In this research report, the Fordham Institute analyzes how charter school enrollment influences broader student achievement trends in the surrounding metroplex. The analysis… Read More

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Newsletters 18 Nov, 2021
2021 was full of challenges and triumphs for educators and students as many of you navigated the return to in-person school. In response, NCSRC spent 2021 digging deeper into our… Read More
Bright clouds with thtIdentifying Indicators of Distress in Charter Schools: An Authorizer Master Class
Learning Module 09 Nov, 2021
This asynchronous learning experience is designed to help charter school authorizers leverage NCSRC’s Indicators of Distress research in their own practices. These two reports and… Read More
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Learning Module 04 Aug, 2021
This asynchronous learning experience is designed to help charter schools reflect upon how they are transitioning EL students back to in-person learning. It offers expert advice… Read More
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Reports Lauren Morando Rhim 23 Jul, 2021
The Center for Learner Equity published a framework that introduces critical components of a strategic, city-based framework, along with details regarding how this can lead to… Read More
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Reports Rebeca Diaz 01 Jul, 2021
Breakthrough Public Schools received a CSP dissemination grant to share best practices related to facilities. When schools closed do to COVID, Breakthrough shifted practices to… Read More
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Toolkits 01 Jun, 2021
This toolkit is a self-guided resource for authorizers to identify indicators of distress, audit their current data collection methods for evaluating indicators of distress, and… Read More
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Toolkits 15 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