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National Organization Supports Stronger Standards but No Moratorium

With this morning’s announcement by Democratic state legislators in Michigan proposing a moratorium on new charter schools in the state, Greg Richmond, President and CEO of the National Association of Charter School …


NACSA Calls Annenberg Institute Accountability Report Disappointing, Incomplete

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) released the following statement in response to the recommendations in a report on authorizer accountability released yesterday by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University: …


National Association of Charter School Authorizers Lauds South Carolina’s Strong Stance on Charter Quality

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) congratulated the state of South Carolina for taking a notable step in improving the overall quality of the state’s charter school sector. In a …


National Association of Charter School Authorizers Lauds Tennessee’s Strong Stance on Charter Quality

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) congratulated the state of Tennessee for taking a notable step in improving the overall quality of the state’s charter school sector. In a statement …


National Association of Charter School Authorizers Announces Support for U.S. House Quality Charter Schools Bill

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) has announced its strong support for new legislation that focuses on both the growth and the quality of the charter school sector. The organization’s …


‘Gap Busters’: Lessons from Charter Authorizers in Helping All Kids Achieve More

Accountability is fundamental to quality authorizing. Without it, we run the risk of not seeing the full educational picture in front of us and threaten our ability as educators and education advocates …


It’s All About the Bias: How to Uncover and Address Bias in Hiring

SIXTH IN A SERIES In our last blog post in this series, we shared how, when it comes to hiring, our existing networks are probably holding us back. We explored how authorizers …


NACSA Statement on Oklahoma Supreme Court

Statement from NACSA President & CEO, M. Karega Rausch, Ph.D. on today’s Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that the decision from the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board (SVCSB) to approve an application …


It Takes Effort: Inclusive Hiring to Expand Your Talent Pool

FIFTH IN A SERIES In today’s diverse landscape, expanding your talent pool is not just a moral imperative. It’s a strategic advantage. If we know this to be true, what’s getting in …


NACSA names Guerschmide Saint-Ange as Chief Operating Officer

Karega Rausch, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), announced today that Guerschmide Saint-Ange will serve as NACSA’s chief operating officer (COO). Saint-Ange, formerly NACSA’s Chief Operating …


Are Authorizers Missing Opportunities to Approve Excellent Schools? 

When our educational landscape has a variety of public school options for families, every student can attend a school that meets their needs.   Authorizers have a significant impact on shaping which schools …


How to Build an Inclusive Workforce Culture: Let the Data Drive You

FOURTH IN A SERIES In our rapidly evolving world, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations has become more than a moral imperative. It’s also a strategic necessity.  However, it takes …