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New Report Examines Slow in Charter School GrowthA new report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) analyzes an unexpected finding from a recent charter school growth report: the rate of charter school growth is … |
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Report: Washington Charter School Policies Strongest in NationWashington ranks first in the country—tied with Indiana and Nevada—when it comes to state policies that promote a strong charter school sector, according to a new report out today from the National … |
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With Federal Investments in School Choice on the Horizon, Report Urges States to Improve Charter PoliciesAn analysis released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) calls for states to update charter policies to ensure that any increased spending on charter school expansion leads to … |
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NACSA Responds to Office of the Inspector General (OIG) ReportIn response to the Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) report “Nationwide Assessment of Charter and Education Management Organizations,” the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) released the following … |
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NACSA Responds to John Oliver’s Segment on Charter School OversightLast night, HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver ran a segment on charter school oversight. In response, Greg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) … |
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Helping You Bust 3 Charter School MythsAuthorizers play a critical role in working with communities to create those opportunities where students thrive. That’s why NACSA is committed to a more diverse, thriving profession resulting in better and more … |
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Why You Should Attend NACSACon 2023NACSACon is more than just an authorizing conference; it is a leadership conference. Whether you’ve been in charter school authorizing for 20+ years, or are just starting out, the content at NACSACon … |
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2023 Performance Framework GuidancePerformance Frameworks are the accountability mechanism at the center of the charter school/authorizer relationship, and Performance Frameworks are the means by which authorizers establish performance expectations for schools that are responsive to … |
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Nexus at NACSAPractice + People = Excellence For more than two decades, NACSA has been the leading source for authorizing best practice, backed by research and experience. And as schooling evolves, authorizing is also … |
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2023 Version of Principles and Standards2023 version of Principles & Standards is here! High-quality, innovative, and equitable educational opportunities that communities are rightly demanding have never been more important. Yet even as we emerge and seek to recover well … |
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Innovation After the PandemicAs students and communities emerge from the ravages of a global pandemic, authorizing faces a key challenge: embracing its fundamental role of providing high-quality educational opportunities, while evolving to meet new demands … |
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New School ApplicationWhat’s possible today? Who can start new, high-quality, innovative, and equitable schools? Is it possible for community members, talented educators, or the next generation of leaders to start a new school that … |
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Third ThursdaysNACSA provides professional development opportunities, online courses, resources, and publications that are specifically designed to help authorizers and other school leaders grow and network. Third Thursdays, an ongoing virtual learning series, is … |
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2022 Reflections with KaregaAgency. Acceleration. Autonomy. You couldn’t miss these words, prominently displayed throughout the school. But these were not just words on walls: I saw how students, teachers, and administrators took those beliefs seriously. … |
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2022 Change MakersAcross the country, the dual challenges of an ongoing pandemic and racial inequities continue to impact our schools. But educators, school leaders, and authorizers across the country have been working to meet … |