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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 … |
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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 … |
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NACSA’s response to recent NAEP results: Accountability and InnovationLast year’s NAEP data was released this morning, and overall, it’s sobering. In education, we must improve student outcomes in order to create lifelong opportunities for every child to thrive. Achieving this … |
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A New Approach to New ApplicationsBy Rachel Hannah, Arizona State Board for Charter Schools As an authorizer, there are many things that I care about in our work with charter schools to ensure they provide an excellent … |
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Statement on SCOTUS decision to hear Oklahoma caseStatement from M. Karega Rausch, Ph.D., President & CEO of NACSA on the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to hear the case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic … |
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The 3 P’s of Authorizing: People, People, PeopleWhen I’m hiring someone to join my team, I don’t just read the cover letters and resumes and make a decision. Sure, those documents are a critical part of the hiring process. … |
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NACSA’s 2024 Change MakersEach year we highlight a few Change Makers—people in and around authorizing who are working tirelessly to meet the needs of students, families, and communities. Their commitment to high-quality education is an … |
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Impact, Accountability, and Innovation: Reflecting on Charter School Authorizing in 2024As we close out 2024, I am filled with gratitude and purpose. Gratitude for the extraordinary work happening across the charter school sector to advance a defining truth about our work: accountability … |
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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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‘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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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 … |