NACSA Blog
Press Releases
 |
National Association of Charter School Authorizers Elects LeadersJames N. Goenner, Executive Director of Central Michigan University’s Center for Charter Schools, was elected last week to serve as Vice Chair of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). NACSA … |
|
Charter Schools Perform when District & Political Backing is EvidentChicago — Charter school performance varies considerably across the nation, as indicated by today’s National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data, but the independent public schools outperform traditional schools when political and … |
 |
‘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 … |
 |
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 … |
 |
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 … |
 |
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 … |
 |
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 … |
 |
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 YouFOURTH 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 … |