…When charter schools are part of an LEA, the broader community can feel ownership of all the schools that serve the community’s students. The authorizing LEA can have processes that…
…public schools. Read more at www.qualitycharters.org WHY AUTHORIZING MATTERS Charter schools don’t just pop up in a community. Behind every charter school is an authorizer. An authorizer’s core responsibilities—approving new…
…in America today would be less but for the efforts of this organization. As one who stands on the shoulders of giants who have come before me, I deeply thank…
…demographics of the SEA’s board and staff are not representative of the community’s demographics. There may be a loss of local control. In states with appointed SEA leaders, board members…
…a tool for self-evaluation and to spur improvements in their own work—this week, this month, this year. Download the 12 Essential Practices PDF Download Why the 12 Essential Practices Matter…
Washington 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…
…Enlists expertise and competent leadership for all areas essential to charter school oversight-including, but not limited to, education leadership; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; special education, English learners, and other diverse…
…balance between freedom and access for families, flexibility for schools, and our national commitment to ensure that every child, no matter the challenges they or their families face, needs and…
…presence of multiple authorizers comes the need for accountability that ensures all authorizers are prepared for the requirements of the job and doing right by children and taxpayers. NACSA’s policy…
…Greg Richmond, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) issued the following statement: “The bipartisan, common sense charter provisions contained within the ECAA demonstrate the…