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NACSA President Tapped by National Journal to Launch Education Expert BlogNational Association of Charter School Authorizers’ (NACSA) President and CEO Greg Richmond joined fellow education leaders today to launch the National Journal’s Education Expert Blog (http://education.nationaljournal.com). The Education Expert Blog will feature … |
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NACSA President Applauds Findings of New Charter School StudyThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) President and CEO Greg Richmond released the following statement today in response to a report by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) … |
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NACSA President Emphasizes Role of Public Officials in Increasing the Quality of the Charter SectorIn celebration of National Charter School Week, President and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Greg Richmond headlined a panel discussion entitled Chartering the Course: The Leadership Role … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Announces National Advisory BoardThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) has announced twelve individuals who will serve as members of their National Advisory Board. NACSA’s National Advisory Board is composed of leaders from some … |
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Letter to Governor SpitzerOver the past decade, the State of New York has made the right moves to ensure a system of high quality public charter schools. Several provisions found in Assembly Bill 4307-B approved … |
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Who Authorizes: Independent Chartering Boards and BeyondTHIRD IN A SERIES Independent Chartering Boards (ICBs)—sometimes known as state charter commissions or statewide alternate authorizers—authorize statewide. ICB members, usually appointed by elected officials, oversee authorizing work, including the hiring of … |
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Who Authorizes: The Potential of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)SECOND IN A SERIES Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have been authorizing charter schools for decades. HEI authorizers currently oversee schools that serve more than 10 percent of all charter school students nationwide. … |
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More Isn’t Always Better: The Case Against Florida’s New Charter Commission BillMore and better schools are essential for students and families, especially now as we continue to deal with the devastating effects of the global pandemic. While the quality of authorizing is more … |
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NACSA names Guerschmide Saint-Ange as Chief Operations & Talent OfficerKarega Rausch, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), announced today that Guerschmide Saint-Ange joins NACSA as chief operations and talent officer. “I’ve been a long-time partner … |
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Who Authorizes: What We Know and Looking AheadFIRST IN A SERIES Good authorizing is about function more than form; there is no one type of authorizer or authorizing structure that works best in all circumstances. Indeed, every authorizer type … |
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NACSA in the News: Response to proposed NY legislationKarega Rausch, NACSA President & CEO, appeared recently on Fox & Friends First to share his thoughts on proposed legislation in New York. You can watch the full story here. | charter school authorizer, Karega Rausch, New York |
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WVPCSB needs to continue for all of West Virginia’s childrenAt NACSA we believe in – and are working on – more high-quality educational opportunities where all students can thrive. That is why earlier this year we applauded West Virginia in the expansion of … |
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Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s Impact on NACSAIn the late 2000s – when I was on a team leading authorizing and education change work for the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office – I had the incredible opportunity to meet Mayor Mike … | authorizer resources, charter growth, charter school authorizer, charter school policy, nacsa, virtual charter school, virtual public charter schools |
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NACSA’s 2021 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 … |
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2021 NACSA Leadership Conference ReflectionsBlack and Brown leaders are central to educational equity. They need our support. – Naomi Shelton @ The 2021 NACSA Leadership Conference As the 2021 NACSA … | charter school authorizer, charter school oversight, charter school policy, charter school resources, national alliance for charter schools, virtual charter school |