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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Vote on Charter School QualityWith today’s overwhelming bipartisan approval of the Success and Opportunity through Quality Charters Act (H.R. 10) by the full House Education and the Workforce Committee, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers … |
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NACSA Applauds Alabama Vote to Approve Charter School LegislationThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) congratulates the Alabama General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 45 to become the most recent state to introduce charter schools as high-quality education options … |
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NACSA Receives National Grant to Strengthen Charter School Quality NationwideFor more than a decade, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) has led the effort to improve quality within the charter school community by helping authorizers set high standards, facilitate … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Commends RSD Action to Deny Charter School’s RenewalCharter schools are about more than just test scores. They also have an obligation to treat all students fairly and appropriately and to spend public money properly. Most charter schools do just … |
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NACSA Recognizes Step in the Right Direction To Improve Michigan’s Charter School AuthorizingThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) recognizes today’s release of a study by the Education Trust—Midwest (ETM) entitled “Accountability for All: The Need for Real Charter School Authorizer Accountability in … |
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Keeping Up with the Department of Education: Regulations on the Chopping Block, ESSA State Plans, and Impacts for AuthorizersThis 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 … |
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NACSA Responds to the NAACP’s Education ReportToday, 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 … |
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Statement on CREDO Charter Management Organization (CMO) StudyToday, 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 … |
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How to Open DoorsSpring 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 … |
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Book Recommendations from NACSA’s National Advisory Board MembersIf you’re seeking a good summer read, look no further. At our recent National Advisory Board meeting, we asked members to share the name of a book that has meaning for them. From … |
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Charter School Growth: Down But Not OutBy Nelson Smith, NACSA senior advisor and M. Karega Rausch, NACSA vice president of research and evaluation Charter school growth is slowing down. A lot of folks are conjecturing about the reasons … |
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NACSA Issues Statement on President Trump’s Proposed FY2018 BudgetIn response to President Trump’s recently announced FY2018 budget, which includes a $168 million increase for charter schools, NACSA President and CEO Greg Richmond released the following statement: “We support and … |
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New Report Examines Slow in Charter School GrowthA new report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) analyzes an unexpected finding from a recent charter school growth report: the rate of charter school growth is … |
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How Steps to Overturn ESSA Rules Will Impact Authorizers’ WorkToday, the Senate passed a resolution to overturn ESSA Accountability Rules under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). With the resolution through the House, it now moves to the President’s desk. Given the … |
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To the NAACP: Rescind the Moratorium and Work With Us to Improve Charter School OversightLast month, Karega Rausch, NACSA Vice President of Research & Evaluation provided testimony at the NAACP’s public hearing about issues in charter schools in Orlando, Florida. Following his remarks, he penned an opinion piece urging … |