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National Organization Supports Stronger Standards but No MoratoriumWith 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 … |
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NACSA Calls Annenberg Institute Accountability Report Disappointing, IncompleteThe 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: … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Lauds South Carolina’s Strong Stance on Charter QualityThe 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 … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Lauds Tennessee’s Strong Stance on Charter QualityThe 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 … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Announces Support for U.S. House Quality Charter Schools BillThe 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 … |
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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 … |
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Authorizer Voices: Access is More than ChoiceChloe grew up on Chicago’s South Side. When she was in 5th grade, her mom started looking for a great middle/high school—one that would stretch Chloe academically, support her in the challenging … |
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NACSA Testifies at NAACP Charter School HearingThe NAACP held the latest of several public hearings about issues in charter schools today in Orlando, Florida. Karega Rausch, NACSA Vice President of Research & Evaluation was invited to testify on authorizing … |
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Your Q1 ESSA Checklist1.) Check out the ESSA Transition Guide. If you haven’t already, read “Preparing for System-Level Changes” and put together your ESSA Transition work plan. Start by defining goals and expectations for the … |
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ESSA Transition: Kicking off 2017 with New ResourcesSecretary-Nominee DeVos Confirmation Hearing On January 17, the Senate Help, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee conducted its hearing on Secretary-Nominee DeVos. Read our three takeaways for charter school authorizers related to charter school … |
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Deciphering State ESSA PlansThis month, I’ve worked my way through about a dozen draft state ESSA plans to get a general picture of changes that may impact charter school authorizers. This post dodges some of … |
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Three Takeaways for Authorizers: Education Secretary-Nominee DeVos HearingOn 1/17/17 the Senate Help, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee conducting its hearing on Secretary-Nominee Betsy DeVos. Here are three short takeaways for charter school authorizers: Charter schools—specifically charter school oversight … |
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Report: Washington Charter School Policies Strongest in NationWashington ranks first in the country—tied with Indiana and Nevada—when it comes to state policies that promote a strong charter school sector, according to a new report out today from the National … |
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With Federal Investments in School Choice on the Horizon, Report Urges States to Improve Charter PoliciesAn analysis released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) calls for states to update charter policies to ensure that any increased spending on charter school expansion leads to … |