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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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NACSA passes the mic to EnTere Ed CollectiveAs we think about the future of education—especially for kids who look like us—it’s hard not to also reflect on where we’ve come from. Countless folx of color have paved the way … |
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Untapped Expertise: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Charter School AuthorizersToday, NACSA and the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) released a report titled Untapped Expertise: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Charter School Authorizers, calling on policymakers to increase pathways for HBCUs … |
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The Work is Never Done: NACSA Resources for DEI in AuthorizingFIRST IN A SERIES In some circles recently, diversity, equity, and inclusion have become taboo words. NACSA, however, stands strong by the idea that a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive authorizing profession … |
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NACSA’s Statement on Idaho’s HB 422The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) applauds the Idaho legislature’s recent committee approval of the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act. This bill is aligned with NACSA’s new school application recommendations … |
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NACSA Announces Dr. Joseph Escobedo as Board ChairThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers’ (NACSA) Board of Directors announced today Dr. Joseph Escobedo will serve as NACSA’s new board chair beginning in January of 2024. Dr. Escobedo previously served as … |
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Updating NACSA’s New School ApplicationBecause one of the most consequential decisions any authorizer makes for students and communities is whether to approve a new school to open, we’ve been working with the field over the past … |
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2023 Change MakersOur 2023 Change Makers are people, in and around authorizing, who are working and persevering to meet the needs of students, families, and communities. Their work reminds us of the connection between … |
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Applying Charter Authorizing Principles in the Early Childhood FieldThis blog was written by Abby McCartney, Director, Early Care and Education, Afton Partners and Carrie Stewart, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Afton Partners Introduction: Early Care and Education at a Crossroads Despite … |
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2023 State of Charter Authorizing ReportAuthorizing is the most consequential public school governance reform of the past two decades. For the last 20+ years, authorizers have been creating a new landscape, where school autonomy—balanced by fierce accountability … |
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The Way to More Community-Responsive SchoolsAuthorizers don’t develop or design new schools. But they are the gateways that help bring these schools to life, providing the conditions and expectations for what extraordinary schools and equitable learning experiences … |