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DC Public Charter School Board Executive Director to Serve as Board Chair of National Charter OrganizationScott Pearson to serve as chair of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers’ Board of Directors CHICAGO— The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) announced today that Scott Pearson will … |
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NACSA Encourages President Obama to Sign Every Student Succeeds ActToday, the US Senate passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)—a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)—in an 85-12 vote. The legislation, which was passed by the US House … |
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Alabama Charter School Law Lands in Top 5 for School Oversight According to National AnalysisA national ranking of charter school policies released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) recognizes and applauds the strength of Alabama’s first charter school law. The report, “On … | AL |
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Oklahoma Charter School Laws Land in Top 10 for School Oversight According to National AnalysisA national ranking of charter school policies released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) recognizes and applauds the strength of Oklahoma’s charter school oversight provisions. The report, “On … | OK |
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Strong Charter School Accountability Laws in Nevada Receive Perfect Score in National AnalysisNevada’s strong charter school laws earned the highest score in a national ranking of charter school policies out today from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). The report, “On the … | NV |
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Supporting ELs, Students with Special Needs, and Student Mental Health During Distance Learning: Lessons from MinnesotaGuest post by Krista Kaput, Research Director, EdAllies Minnesota—along with 47 other states—has closed its school buildings for the remainder of the school year, elevating the importance of strong, equitable distance learning … |
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Educating Students with Disabilities During COVID-19: Civil Rights Endure and Authorizers Must LeadBy Wendy Tucker, Senior Director of Policy, National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools A crisis is not the time to roll back civil rights. It’s the time to roll up … |
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Tips for Virtual Capacity InterviewsCapacity interviews are a critical component of the new school application review processes. These interviews can provide crucial opportunities to secure information to address or confirm deficiencies in written applications, enable authorizers … |
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Authorizer Conversations: David Frank on the Sprints, Strolls, and Marathon of Authorizing Through a Pandemic“The preponderance of questions that schools are asking are about students with disabilities, and how we transition to this new environment to serve them well – that is at the forefront of … |
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A Blueprint for Back to School: Additional Thoughts for AuthorizersOn May 4th, the American Enterprise Institute, in collaboration with over 20 education leaders including NACSA’s acting President and CEO Karega Rausch, published A Blueprint for Back to School. Recognizing how vital, … |
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An Authorizer’s Role in Supporting Remote LearningA Note from NACSA: Today’s guest blog comes from Ryan Marks, Director of Evaluation and Assessment at the Colorado Charter Schools Institute (CSI), an independent charter school board that oversees 39 schools … |
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Upholding Open Meetings Law in a Virtual WorldDuring times of crisis, it is more important than ever that charter school boards continue regular meetings to review materials on educational continuity, finance, and operations, and to vote on action items … |
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Authorizer Conversations: Erin Anderson on Support and Accountability in a Pandemic“Honestly, it’s not that hard if you just ask schools what they need. We’re trying to be very clear that: a) we’re temporarily transitioning from oversight and accountability to support and guidance, … |
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Updated April 20: State Education Policy Responses to COVID-19As it becomes more and more clear that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will span months, not weeks, state legislatures are already responding. Below are some of the major issues state … |
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Have You Asked What Your Charter Schools Need?“A brave leader is someone who says I see you. I hear you. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m going to keep listening and asking questions.” – Brene Brown In … |