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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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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Appoints Education Leaders to National Advisory BoardThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of seven distinguished professionals to its National Advisory Board. The 23- member board is comprised of leaders from … |
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National Survey Shows Charter School Closure Rates Dropped in 2010-2011 School YearJanuary 30, 2012 (Chicago, Ill.) – A report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) indicates charter school closures have declined over the past three years. These findings … |
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NACSA Hails Congressional Action to Strengthen Charter School AuthorizingIn adopting the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, Congress recognizes for the first time the important role charter school authorizers play in determining charter school quality, winning it praise from the National … |
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NACSA Announces 2009 Awards for ExcellenceThe NACSA Awards for Excellence program celebrates individuals and organizations that advance the authorizing profession in three fields: • Advancing Knowledge, • Improving Policy, and • Improving Practice. NACSA announced the 2009 … |
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The Fund for Authorizing ExcellenceNACSA established The Fund for Authorizing Excellence (The Fund) earlier this year to provide direct support to NACSA members who are working to create charter environments that foster schools with high student … |
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NACSA President and CEO Greg Richmond Remembers Donald Fisher, Gap Inc. Cofounder and Charter School AdvocateThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) President and CEO Greg Richmond released the following statement today in response to the death of Donald Fisher, Gap Inc. Co-founder and Charter School … |
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New Study Sets Priority Areas and Recommends Strong Standards So All St. Louis Students Have Access to a Quality EducationSt. Louis, MO – The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) and IFF, in conjunction with the St. Louis Mayor’s Office, released a new study today analyzing the performance, location, and … |
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NACSA President Applauds Findings of New Survey on New Orleans Charter SchoolsA new survey of New Orleans citizens has found that they strongly support charter schools and education reform efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The survey, conducted by the Council for … |
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NACSA President Appointed to Aspen Institute’s Commission on No Child Left BehindNational Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) President and CEO Greg Richmond was selected today to serve as a Commissioner on The Aspen Institute’s Commission on No Child Left Behind. Richmond, an … |
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NACSA Announces $9.4 Million in Grant FundingThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) announced today that it has received $9.4 million in investments from three of the nation’s preeminent foundations — the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, … |