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Multi-State Analysis of Charter School Proposals and Approvals Reveals a Diverse Sector Shaped by AuthorizersReport uncovers increased share of freestanding school proposals, decrease in for-profit and “No Excuses” proposals, and few proposals receive philanthropic support. CHICAGO — A new report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) offers a never-before-seen … |
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New Digital Campaign Highlights the Need to Improve Charter School AuthorizingNew explainer videos demystify the role of charter school authorizers, which remains largely misunderstood 25 years into the charter school movement. The critical role authorizers play in determining the overall quality of … |
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NACSA CEO Testifies to Congress on Power of Charter School AuthorizingOn June 13, 2018, NACSA President and CEO Greg Richmond and a select panel of education reform leaders will testify in front of the House Education and Workforce Committee on the value of charter … |
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NACSA Testifies on CA Authorizing Bill SB 1362Today, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Policy Director Veronica Brooks-Uy will testify before the California Senate Education Committee on SB 1362, a bill that addresses charter school authorizing issues … |
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New Report Identifies What Charter School Authorizers Do Differently to Achieve High-Performing PortfoliosNew report finds successful authorizing depends on great leadership, institutional commitment, and strong professional judgment CHICAGO — Today, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) releases “Leadership, Commitment, Judgment: Elements of … |
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Here’s What Innovation Looks Like in SchoolsThe prevailing narrative about the pandemic and innovation is incomplete. Did the pandemic force America’s hand and finally propel innovation in schools? Did schools suddenly embrace new technology and begin experimenting with … |
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How to Get Ahead: Invest in Performance Evaluations and Define Paths to AdvancementSEVENTH IN A SERIES Employees who are clear about how they’re doing, what they need to improve, what opportunities lie ahead, and how to get there, are more likely to become the … |
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‘Gap Busters’: Lessons from Charter Authorizers in Helping All Kids Achieve MoreAccountability 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 … |
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It’s All About the Bias: How to Uncover and Address Bias in HiringSIXTH 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 … |
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NACSA Statement on Oklahoma Supreme CourtStatement 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 … |
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It Takes Effort: Inclusive Hiring to Expand Your Talent PoolFIFTH 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 … |
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NACSA names Guerschmide Saint-Ange as Chief Operating OfficerKarega 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 … |
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Are Authorizers Missing Opportunities to Approve Innovative Charter Schools Models?Are authorizers missing opportunities to approve innovative charter school models that could respond to student and family aspirations and needs? Students and families have a variety of aspirations and needs. So it … |