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NACSA Launches Charter Operator Tracker (Beta) to Support Quality Authorizing in Florida

Today the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) announces the launch of its Charter Operator Tracker (Beta), a new database of information about charter school management organizations and the schools they …


NACSA Commends Bipartisan Charter Provisions included in Every Child Achieves Act

Today, the U.S. Senate passed S. 1177, more commonly referred to as the “Every Child Achieves Act” (ECAA), a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). In response, Greg Richmond, …


NACSA Recognizes U.S. House of Representatives for Strong Charter School Provisions included in the ESEA Reauthorization Act

Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). In response, Greg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of …


NACSA Congratulates Senior Advisor Nelson Smith, Newest Charter School Hall of Fame Inductee

Chicago, lll. – The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is pleased to congratulate Senior Advisor Nelson Smith on his election into the National Charter School Hall of Fame, an honor …


NACSA Helps Build Charter School Authorizing Talent with Launch of Fellowship in Partnership with University of Minnesota

Chicago, Ill. – Nearly 25 years after passing the nation’s first charter school legislation, Minnesota continues to lead charter school education with the launch of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers …


Diversity + Inclusion ≠ Equity

Below is commentary from Kelli R. Peterson, Ed.D,  written after attending NACSA’s recent workshop, “Beyond Buzzwords.” __ In the world of education (and the charter sector in particular), we often do this thing …


New Report Identifies What Charter School Authorizers Do Differently to Achieve High-Performing Portfolios

New report finds successful authorizing depends on great leadership, institutional commitment, and strong professional judgment CHICAGO — Today, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) releases “Leadership, Commitment, Judgment: Elements of …


NACSA Responds to President Trump’s Proposed FY2019 Budget

In response to President Trump’s recently announced FY2019 budget, which includes a $500 million increase for charter schools, NACSA’s Interim CEO and Vice President of Research & Evaluation, Karega Rausch released the …


2017 NACSA Leadership Conference: Message from Our CEO

On October 28, 2017, NACSA President and CEO Greg Richmond delivered these remarks as part of the 2017 NACSA Leadership Conference. On behalf of NACSA’s Board of Directors and staff, welcome to the …


On Being a Stakeholder and Informing Federal Policy

The timelines of several different initiatives all converged this summer to create a unique opportunity for meaningful stakeholder engagement at the US Department of Education. NACSA participated robustly in this opportunity to …


NACSA responds to CREDO Report on School Closure

Today, the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) released a report looking at school closure across the country. In response, Greg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers …


Keeping Up with the Department of Education: Regulations on the Chopping Block, ESSA State Plans, and Impacts for Authorizers

This summer, in addition to reviewing state ESSA plans, the US Department of Education has been busy reviewing existing regulations, guidance, and department programs as the new administration identifies areas to focus …


NACSA Responds to the NAACP’s Education Report

Today, the NAACP Task Force on Quality Education issued a report with findings and recommendations resulting from its series of hearings on public education. In response, Greg Richmond, President and CEO of the National Association of …


Statement on CREDO Charter Management Organization (CMO) Study

Today, the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) released a report looking at the performance of charter management organizations across the country. In response, Greg Richmond, president and CEO of the …


How to Open Doors

Spring is fading into summer, and graduation rituals serve as our signposts. Graduates pivot towards the future, and many will offer thanks to teachers and parents pivotal to their success. I’m right …