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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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New Connecticut Charter School Reforms Recognized in National Charter School Policy AnalysisNew accountability and oversight provisions bring Connecticut’s charter school law up-to-date Strong charter school oversight provisions enacted by the Connecticut legislature last year lead to huge gains on a national ranking of … | CT |
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Georgia Charter School Reforms Lauded in National Charter School Policy AnalysisReport lauds Georgia’s reforms to strengthen charter school oversight and encourages adoption of additional recommendations being put forth by the Georgia Education Reform Commission Strong charter school oversight provisions enacted by the … | GA |
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NACSA President Calls on US Senate to Support the Every Student Succeeds ActTomorrow, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) will come before the US Senate for a floor vote. The current legislative proposal, which is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act … |
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Quality Authorizing Requires Quality Leadership: NACSA Can Help You Be the Leader You Were Meant to BeThe NACSA Leaders Program is the nation’s only professional development opportunity for current and upcoming leaders in charter school authorizing offices. This NACSA mission-driven program engages leaders in realizing their potential to … |
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NACSA President Calls on US House of Representatives to Support the Every Student Succeeds ActThis week, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) will come before the US House of Representatives for a floor vote. The current legislative proposal, which is a reauthorization of the Elementary and … |
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Working Together to Advance District AuthorizingAuthorizing can be a challenge in every environment, but perhaps one of the most challenging environments is that of the district central office. Staff in the charter office can often feel like … |
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One Authorizer in Georgia: Focusing on My Client, the StudentIn their own words What follows are edited excerpts of our Story Suite conversation with Gregg Stevens, Deputy Director and General Counsel, State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia. NACSA: How long have you been in this … | At-Risk Youth, Charter Schools in Prison, GA, Gregg Stevens, Story Suite |
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NACSA Disappointed in Washington State Supreme Court DecisionYesterday, the Washington Supreme Court ruled it will not reconsider its earlier decision that invalidates the state’s charter school law. In response, Greg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of … |
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NACSA Comments on Congress’s Progress on Long-Stalled Education Policy RewriteLast week, our nation’s lawmakers announced that they have developed a framework for moving forward on a long-stalled rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). In response, Greg Richmond, president and CEO … |
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Responding to Hillary Clinton’s Remarks on ChartersDear Secretary Clinton: The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) appreciates your long-standing support of public charter schools. We cannot, however, support your comments about charter schools during a recent … |