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A Call for Quality: National Charter School Authorizers Group Says More Failing Schools Must Close For Reform to Fully SucceedWhile a great many public charter schools are among their states’ best performers and are paving the way for educational innovation across the U.S., too many are failing to provide a quality … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Issues Statement on Georgia Charter School ReferendumGreg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, issued the following statement today on the passage of Georgia’s charter school referendum: “By amending the constitution, voters have … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Issues Statement on Presidential ElectionGreg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, issued the following statement today on the results of the presidential election: “Like every president for the past twenty … |
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National Charter Organization Releases New Standards for AuthorizersThe National Association for Charter School Authorizers released today its 2012 Principles & Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing, providing new standards for authorizers—the entities tasked with approving, monitoring and renewing the … |
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Mississippi’s New Charter Law a Win for State’s ChildrenGreg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Phil Bryant’s signature of Mississippi’s new charter school law: “Today, the future … |
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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 … |
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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 … |