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To celebrate the teachers who change the course of our lives, the 2022 Dewey Awards invited stories of teachers as...
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Charter schools fall within three main growth stages: start-up, growth, and sustainable maturity. These stages are defined by years in...
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Budgeting is an essential part of running a charter school. From managing operating costs to forecasting cash flow, it can...
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Texas is the home to a fifth of English learners in the US, and the number of English Learners in...
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In a recent survey by ABC News, forty states, along with Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands, reported staffing...
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This month, schools around the country are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Some are inviting community...
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Budgeting is an essential part of running a charter school. From managing operating costs to forecasting cash flow, it can...
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📢 Important Updates for Charter Schools in Texas! To help you get where you’re going, we’re sharing legislative and policy...
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Charter schools tend to fall within three main growth stages: start-up, growth, and sustainable maturity. These stages are defined by...
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The idea of the audit can invite stress, and it’s understandable to feel daunted by the need to address compliance...
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The emergence of ChatGPT, an advanced artificial intelligence language model, has been the subject of discussion, excitement, and alarm among...
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In this session, Michael Barber and Ashley MacQuarrie discussed specific enrollment marketing tactics for schools over the summer. They talked...
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Charter schools fall within three main growth stages: start-up, growth, and sustainable maturity. These stages are defined by years in...
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In this session, Megan Ullmann joined Michael Barber and Ashley MacQuarrie to discuss specific enrollment marketing tactics for schools in...
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With week seven under our belt, we are close to the finish line of the 2023 Legislative Session. Below is a...
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In this session, Karen Shih joined Michael Barber and Ashley MacQuarrie to discuss enrollment marketing tips for start-up schools. They...
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Texas Legislative Updates Texas public charter schools serve 375,000 students, with 66,000 more on waiting lists. Texas’ 88th Legislative Session...
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Congratulations—you’ve started your charter school! The start-up stage is exciting and full of potential. It’s common to feel overwhelmed during...
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In this session, Michael Barber and Ashley MacQuarrie discussed how to market your school at all stages of growth: the...
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The idea of the audit can invite stress, and it’s understandable to feel daunted by the need to address compliance...
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In this session, video expert Cheril Clarke joined Ashley MacQuarrie and Michael Barber for a discussion about how charter schools...
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In this session, marketing expert Lynn Ellis joined Ashley MacQuarrie and Michael Barber for a discussion about improving online search...
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The Dewey Awards are all about honoring the teachers who make a difference in our lives. Every year, charter leaders,...
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Digital marketing and social media are essential ways to connect with prospective families and students. By contrast, direct mailers and...
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In this session, marketing expert Stephanie Ristow joined Ashley MacQuarrie and Michael Barber for a discussion about hiring contractors and...
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The idea of the audit can invite stress, and it’s understandable to feel daunted by the need to address compliance...
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Texas Legislative Updates A Texas House Appropriations Panel gave tentative approval to a spending plan that includes $17 billion for...
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In this session, Ashley McQuarrie and Michael Barber celebrate their tenth EM Live session. Watch the video or read the...
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It used to be that families in the public school system had little choice when it came to where their...
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The Dewey Awards are all about honoring the teachers who make a difference. Every year, charter leaders, students, and parents...
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In this session, Ashley McQuarrie and Sarah Scheel joined Michael Barber to discuss how to keep families engaged after they’ve...
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Texas Legislative Updates Governor Greg Abbott delivered a State of the State address, naming seven emergency items: school safety, bail...
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Social media is an essential tool for school leaders. It is an excellent (and free!) way to engage with the...
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In this session, Ashley McQuarrie and Tony Solorzano joined Michael Barber to discuss what school leaders can be thinking about...
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The idea of the audit can invite stress, and it’s understandable to feel daunted by the need to address compliance...
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Join the experts as they answer all your questions live on Thursdays on YouTube at 10am PT / 12pm CT...
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Audits can feel overwhelming, but charter leaders can get great resources to help. One such resource is free to download:...
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The search bar is where it all begins. SEO, or search engine optimization, is a key component to designing your...
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Join the experts as they answer all your questions live on Thursdays on YouTube at 10am PT / 12pm CT...
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Charter leaders know full well that teacher retention is a significant issue facing schools today. Concern over teachers leaving has...
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Join the experts as they answer all your questions live on Thursdays on YouTube at 10am PT / 12pm CT...
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The Dewey Awards are all about honoring the teachers who make a difference in our lives. Every year, charter leaders,...
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It’s happening across the country at an alarming rate: teachers are leaving the profession. According to a survey by the...
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In this session, Ashley MacQuarrie, Betsy Roberts, and Michael Barber discuss the importance of “Ground Game”—all the marketing you do...
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On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2023-2024 California budget. Unlike last year, when we experienced record surpluses,...
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The Dewey Awards are all about honoring the teachers who make a difference in our lives. Every year, charter leaders,...
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Texas Legislative Updates Texas’ 88th legislative session is set to begin, and education will be a key focus. Several bills...
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In this session, Ashley MacQuarrie and Michael Barber Watch the video or read the transcript below for more. Join the...
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Charter schools are places of support for families across the nation, offering a learning safe haven for kids no matter...
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Texas Legislative Updates Last week, Texas Secretary of State, John Scott, the top elections official, stepped down. Gov. Abbott announced...
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Every year, we are happily inundated with stories told by students and charter school supporters all over the nation. Since...
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To celebrate the teachers who change the course of our lives, the 2022 Dewey Awards invited stories of teachers as...
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Starting a charter school requires visionaries—people who are goal-driven and have a clear definition of success. A charter school’s mission...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has invited written and video submissions celebrating exceptional teachers. Named the Dewey Awards—after Mr. Richard...
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In this information-packed webinar, experts Mike Mizzoni of BoardOnTrack and Jon Dahlberg of Charter School Capital discussed one of the...
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Last chance to enter to win a grant for your school! The end of this week marks the close of...
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Announcing the 2022 Dewey Award Review Board The Dewey Awards celebrate teachers who change lives every day, in and out...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has invited written and video submissions celebrating exceptional teachers. Named the Dewey Awards—after Mr. Richard...
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Schools have always been the heart of community connections. From a young age, so many pivotal relationships are forged in...
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Now in its sixth year, the annual Dewey Awards seeks stories of life-changing educators—both current and past—from across the country. ...
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TEA & State Updates The SBOE has scheduled a special meeting on Monday and Tuesday, September 26–27, 2022, at 8:00...
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Submitted by: Rachel Holmberg Teacher: Dalton Bagley School: Kihei Charter Since 2017, Charter School Capital has invited written and video...
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As the school year unfolds, there are many questions surrounding the continued effect of disease on education. In our effort...
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As we approach midterm election season, some are foreseeing education voters becoming the new “swing” voters. The National Alliance of...
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The Teachers Who Changed Our Lives Mr. Dewey was the 3rd grade teacher of Stuart Ellis, CSC’s founder, and CEO....
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, especially the way we think about school. And while educators have been asking important...
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House Pub Ed Hearing on Assessment & Accountability On Tuesday, House Pub Ed met to discuss assessments and hear the...
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The charter school movement is growing stronger every day. This summer, the California Charter Schools Association released a statewide survey,...
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On Tuesday, July 26th, CSC hosted a webinar detailing the budget and its implications for schools. We heard from Branché...
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This year’s National Charter Schools Conference was an amazing event to be a part of. It was extra special to...
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Texas Senate & House Hold First Hearings About Uvalde Shooting The Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans, chaired by...
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We’ve partnered with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools to bring you an immersive, genius-bar-style experience focused on enrollment...
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We’re thrilled to be joining over 2,000 charter school leaders in Washington, DC for the 2022 National Charter Schools Conference....
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As celebrations of Pride Month happen around the country, schools in the charter school movement have stepped forward to support...
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Supporting Robb Elementary & Uvalde The OneStar Foundation created a page for donations to support families, teachers, & the Uvalde...
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California has a historic budget surplus of $97.5 billion. Of which, $49.2 billion is in discretionary funds after Prop 98...
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As part of National Charter Schools Week, these parents needed their voices to be heard about their choice of a...
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Teacher burnout is a serious problem in schools around the world. A study done in 2019 found that charter schools...
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Now more than ever, school leaders are acutely aware of the mental health challenges facing students and their families, teachers...
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Charter Schools are Driven by Quality Education Your school is probably the creation of former teachers or academic leaders who...
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Virtual Ed Commission Meeting Recap Last Wednesday, the Texas Commission on Virtual Education (TCVE) held its second meeting. The focus...
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There is no time like the present for charter school leaders to carve out space for self-care and professional, like-tasked...
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Preparation for your charter school audits is year-round but setting up the processes and controls early can save you loads...
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The Dewey Awards celebrate teachers who change lives every day, in and out of the classroom. Named for Richard Dewey,...
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It’s not too late – if you haven’t submitted a story yet, you still can until November 19! Now in...
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Most charter school leaders have serious hurdles to jump to provide their students with an adequate school building. In fact, according to the National...
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Do you have a teacher that impacted your life? Submit your story of the teacher that changed your life for...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Charter schools are public schools that operate independently from the district school system. This structure gives schools more freedom in...
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Every day at 2:40 pm, Imagine Bell Canyon’s formal classes end and BlazerWorld begins. Students stream out of classrooms and...
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During my time as interim CEO of a five-campus charter school, my team spent a lot of time talking about...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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When charter schools focus on enrollment marketing, quite often, the focus is on digital initiatives. Google Ads campaigns. Facebook advertising...
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What are charter schools? Charter schools are tuition-free, public schools that operate independently from the district system. While charter school...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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You know that saying “people come into our lives for a season.” Well… Here is the story of the teacher/guidance...
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At Ivy Academia, middle school isn’t any less engaging or involved, earnest or big thinking. At Ivy Academia, middle school...
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At ARCHES Academy, our commitment is to help each K-8 student achieve mastery of the standards by use of authentic...
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Hello my name is Patrice Pickett. I am an educator, and have been for 17 years. I am fortunate to...
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For years, I worried about my grandson Dion’s challenges with learning. He did not respond to reading phonics lessons, he...
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At Empower Language Academy, a public K-6 charter school, we recognize young brains are prime for absorbing. We love seeing...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Ever since the first charter school law came into effect in 1991 in Minnesota, there have been proponents and opponents...
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Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) is Alabama’s first LGBTQ-centered charter school. After receiving three different rejections from the Alabama Public...
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Schools around the country were hit hard by the effects of the pandemic. Traditional public and charter schools alike were...
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The National Charter Schools Conference 2021 (NCSC21) took place on June 20-23. We were proud to sponsor this fantastic event,...
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We Nominate Ms. Love for a Dewey Award! Compass Charter Schools has a knack for hiring great teachers. While we...
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Mrs. Blancato was my daughter’s teacher last year. She not only helped me as a Mom to know that my...
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This article by Dr. Ramona Bishop is a repost from EdSource. By now, many people are familiar with the troubling...
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What Are Charter Schools? Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated schools. Though long-held debates and outcries from both...
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Black leaders have long understood the path to equity is through education. That’s why Black people risked punishment, in times...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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This virtual event offers tons of value to anyone involved in the charter school movement. There will be tracks appealing...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Last week AB 1316 was placed on the inactive file by the author on the Assembly Floor. Being placed on...
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Before coming onboard at Charter School Capital, Mary Dillon spent many years in commercial and industrial real estate in her...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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The Need for Safe Spaces For LGBTQIA+ Students The number say it all: students who identify as LGBTQIA+ are twice...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Do you remember why you started your school? What was the compelling purpose or the unavoidable calling that led you...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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Since 2017, Charter School Capital has held an annual essay contest celebrating exceptional teachers. We call it the Dewey Awards,...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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California charter schools have experienced two years of funding hardship. Additionally, schools nationwide have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, adjusting...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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We’re proud of the schools we serve. Each one of these schools has a unique mission, and each serves a...
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Each year, Charter School Capital hosts the Dewey Awards to honor teachers who have significantly impacted students’ lives. Two Genesee...
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After a full year of mid-pandemic learning, a major topic among educators is bridging the education and social gap for...
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Article by Karen D’Souza, John Fensterwald, & Daniel J. Willis (republished from EdSource) The pandemic has intensified a multi-year trend...
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Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell introduced an anti-charter school bill scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Education Committee next Wednesday, April...
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According to new state projections, California traditional public schools are suffering a record enrollment drop of more than 155,000 students....
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How many students should your school have? You’d be surprised how essential this question can become to your strategic decision-making...
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California’s Hold Harmless provision was paved with good intentions, and we all know that sometimes the best intentions have unintended...
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Each year, we highlight the work of outstanding charter school educators and celebrate the impact they have on their students...
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CCSA 2021 is here! We are happy to attend this year’s CCSA Conference for so many reasons. The CCSA Conference...
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Art & story by Tim Smith 3 Submitted by Susan Bakst For the past four years, Charter School Capital has...
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The Diverse Charter Schools Coalition is a national association of 190 racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student populations. Their goal:...
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A Los Angeles native, Tommy is passionate about family, authenticity, and analytics. He graduated from Boston University, where he focused...
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Every year for the past four years, Charter School Capital has held the Dewey Awards essay contest. This contest highlights...
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Ryann is a mother, community leader, and Virginia native. Throughout her life, she’s worn many hats: world traveler, attorney, and...
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We recently wrote a blog post, asking which of the top likely picks for Secretary of Education our audience would...
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On Friday January 8th the Governor released his annual budget proposal and it reflects the impact of COVID on the...
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How my teacher has impacted my life: When I thought about how my teacher, Mrs. Jeanne Richardson, has impacted my...
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Ama is a Portland native, music lover, and constant learner. A recent graduate from the University of Oregon, Ama was...
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Recent changes and additions to our facility financing solutions strengthen and widen our role in supporting charter schools. Traditionally, the...
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Our Dewey Award Winners are here! Our panel of judges received so many amazing entries this year, competition was fierce,...
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As the Presidential transition begins, one question is on every school leader’s mind. Who will be the next Secretary of...
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We were honored to present two sessions at RAPSA 2020. As an organization, RAPSA focuses on helping educators working with...
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Richard is originally from North Carolina, and has lived in Oregon since 1992. He is a father, husband, and impromptu...
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As we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, we reflect on the meaning of this holiday. At a time when many of us...
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Dylan is a Pacific Northwest native, with a passion for advocacy, travel, and equity of resources. After graduating college, he...
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We recently had the honor of having Dr. Poland speak to us for the second time this year – this...
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The 2020 CPICS conference kicked off with a strong start from a plenary panel moderated by Ricardo Mireles, leader of...
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Today we celebrate Veterans’ Day, a Federal Holiday to honor the brave members of our Armed Forces. A tradition started...
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Tricia is a multi-faceted California native and mother of two. Previously a practicing lawyer, Tricia decided to change careers once...
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Jake Logan, President and CEO of the Arizona Charter Schools Association, briefed the audience about the presidential election and Senate...
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Though there are still votes to be tallied we wanted to get you an early election update on some California...
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Charter School Capital will be hosting a webinar on COVID-19 Vaccines (and their impact on charter schools) Tuesday, November 10...
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Jen is a California native, nomad at heart, animal lover, and motorcyclist. Before being part of the Charter School...
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Brian is a father, athlete, and Pacific Northwest Native. Throughout his life, he’s played kickball, soccer, ran for relay teams,...
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The Dewey Awards are a tradition at Charter School Capital. This annual essay contest about one’s favorite teacher was created...
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California Native, Isabella loves to spend time in the sun, being creative, and serving her community. Recent alumni, found herself...
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Lucy is a Mother, free spirit, and Charter School Capital’s first employee. Growing up in El Paso, Texas, with four...
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Dr. Ramona Bishop was just eight years old when the wave of school integration swept her up and deposited her...
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Michelle is a California native who loves all things surrounding community, family, and the diversity that makes us unique. Born...
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Academia Avance has a remarkable history, marked by remarkable achievements. In its sixteen years of educating young minds, Academia Avance...
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Claire is a California native with a love for nature, yoga, and the UK Royal Family. Previously practicing corporate law,...
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This year’s school reopening has been – and continues to be – an unprecedented challenge for all schools. Reimagining school...
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As schools reopen and students once again fill the nation’s classrooms (physically and remotely), charter schools in all states are...
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Schools all over the United States are abuzz with discussions about reopening. How to reopen safely, how to implement physical...
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As described in a recent article from the Charter School Development Center (CSDC), the proposed California budget bill AB-77 (supported...
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This year when the California Legislature passed their budget they did not provide funding for growing schools, both traditional and...
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Today we celebrate Mr. Dewey’s Birthday. Richard Dewey was the third-grade teacher of our Founder and President Stuart Ellis. In...
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As the Fall approaches, charter schools around the nation are scrambling to meet the recommendations set forth by the CDC...
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The Monday following the July 4th holiday weekend marked a significant time for public schools in Florida. With four weeks...
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Financial Opportunities for Minority Students: Closing the Gap Financial opportunities for minority students (to support the attendance of higher education...
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As charter schools across the country confront the challenges related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Education pulled...
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Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented his May Revision to the January budget. As expected, state revenues are significantly down,...
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For charter school leaders, the news isn’t heartwarming: States are now collectively projecting spending cuts over the next few years...
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As charter school leaders look towards the future and this coming fall, there has never been more important to time...
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How Schools Can Improve Retention Among Teachers of Color Editor’s Note: This report on turnover and retention among teachers of...
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The innovation, resilience, and passion we’ve seen from charter school leaders facing the COVID-19 crisis is setting the bar for...
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Charter School Policy: A 50-State Comparison Editor’s Note: This is a great resource on charter school policy that was published...
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Here’s another post from our own Liz Overson, who’s gone the extra mile to interview parents around the country to...
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Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox are both offering 60 days of free internet to students during the Coronavirus closures. As schools...
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2020 Legislative Regular Session Update: A Win for Florida Charter Schools For the fourth year in a row, Florida’s Regular...
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California Legislature Takes Early Recess This week on late Monday night the California Legislature recessed until April 13th because of...
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10 Great School Resources for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) As promised, we’re going to try to keep you as informed as possible...
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COVID-19: Case Study in Great School District Communications – A Parent’s Perspective In late February, a Lake Oswego, Oregon school...
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Coronavirus and Schools: Making Contingency Preparations We felt it was important to address the issues around coronavirus and schools and...
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Preparing for Charter School Community Action As of this morning, the 2020 California Charter Schools Conference has been cancelled due...
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27th Annual California Charter Schools Conference As one of this year’s proud sponsors, we are eager to celebrate to honor...
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Tuesday’s California Election Results Tuesday’s California election results are still being decided in some races as ballots are still being...
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UPDATE: Due to the cancellation of the in-person National Charter School Conference, the 2020 Charter School Honor Roll has been...
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Editor’s Note: This article about the RAND Corporation’s new school district and CMO surveys was written by Linda Jacobson. It was...
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What Schools Need to Know About the Coronavirus Editor’s note: As the news of the Coronavirus heats up, we felt...
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California State Legislature: February 2020 Update Friday, February 21st was the last day to introduce bills in the California State...
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What District and Charter School Teachers Think About the Biggest Issues in Education Editor’s Note: This survey was published by...
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The Bridge to Bond: How to Finance Pre-Bond Facility Expenses Charter School Capital is constantly innovating solutions to support charters...
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School Choice Poll: 70% of Voters Support Charter Schools Editor’s Note: This survey was published by the American Federation for...
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2020 Florida Legislative Season Mid-Session Update: Teacher Salaries and Retention In this blog post, we’re examining the complex topic of...
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The 2020 Ranking of Public Charter School Laws Editor’s Note: We think it’s vital to keep tabs on the pulse...
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Flawed Report Gives an Inaccurate Picture of Charter Schools Editor’s Note: This analysis was published by the National Alliance for...
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Supporting Charter School Students Experiencing Homelessness Editor’s Note: This resource was published by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools...
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What the 2020 Primary Candidates Get Wrong About Charter Schools Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here on November...
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What’s Next for Charter School Authorizer Guru Greg Richmond? Editor’s Note: This post was originally published here, on November 19th,...
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How We Can Help with Your Charter School Enrollment Marketing It’s never too late to start thinking about upping your...
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Charter School Report: Leaders of Color Editor’s Note: This report was published by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools...
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2020 Florida Legislative Season Kickoff Update: Teacher Pay 2020 Florida legislative season update: Could mean big things for teacher pay....
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2020 California Legislative Prospectus With the year ending, it is time to focus on where the 2020 California Legislature may...
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Public Charter Schools Give Children an Option to Succeed Editor’s Note: This post was originally published here on November 18,...
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Who Suffers by Limiting Charter Schools? Editor’s Note: We wanted to share this story on charter schools by John Stossel...
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Sharing Charter School Capital’s Values It’s the holiday season and so a very good time to reflect on the things...
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Diversity in America’s Traditional Public and Public Charter School Leaders Editor’s Note: This article about diversity among public school leaders...
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Charter School Fundraising: Boost End-of-Year Giving Charter school fundraising is a necessary part of being able to provide the programs...
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Charter School Parents Are More Satisfied With Schools Editor’s Note: This date for this article on charter school parent satisfaction...
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How and Why New Orleans is the First Major American City with Only Charter Schools Editor’s Note: This post was...
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Should States Support Public Charter School Facilities Funding? Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here on July 31, 2019...
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What Were Your Biggest Charter School Challenges in 2019? This year, at the National Charter Schools Conference, we asked the...
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Building an Effective Charter School Board For this CHARTER EDtalk, Michelle Lohner, Sr. Account Manager at Charter School Capital, was...
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How Charter Schools Can Foster Integration Editor’s Note: This post was originally published here on July 23, 2019 by The...
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Announcing the Winners for our 2019 Dewey Awards! This year, for our 3rd annual Richard Dewey Awards, we were so...
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How Changing the School Environment Can Effect Student Outcomes Editor’s Note: This post was originally published here on July 18,...
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Preparing Your Charter School Board to Govern For Growth For this CHARTER EDtalk, Michelle Lohner, Sr. Account Manager at Charter...
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Do School Choice Programs Reduce Crime? Multiple Studies Say Yes! Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here by the...
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How the Charter-School Backlash Will Hurt American Kids Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here, on June 21st, 2019...
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CHARTER EDtalk: How to Prepare Your Charter School Students for College Readiness In this CHARTER EDtalk, Charter School Capital Inside...
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Charter School Leaders: How To Prepare For the Compensation Conversation Editor’s note: This post was originally published here, by our friends and partners,...
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Florida Legislative Update for the Start of 2020: School Security Here is your Florida Legislative Update: Since the school shooting...
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Desert Star Academy Realizes Incredible Growth and a New Facility! Desert Star Academy is a pre-K through 8th grade charter...
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Charter School Security: Keys to Preventing School Violence In this CHARTER EDtalk, Janet Johnson, Charter School Capital’s Chief Growth Officer,...
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Charter Schools Are Getting Results Editor’s Note: This article on charter school results was initially published here on May 15,...
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Announcing our 3rd Annual Charter School Capital Dewey Awards! Most of us have had teachers, or at least one, that...
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California Legislative Update: Anti-Charter School Legislation Moves Closer to Becoming Law Here is the latest California legislative update: Last week,...
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School Choice FAQs Editor’s Note: This post was originally published here by the Center for Education Reform. We think it’s...
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Your Guide to Year-Round Charter School Leader Support & Evaluation Editor’s note: This post was originally written by our friends...
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CHARTER EDtalk: The State of Florida Charter Schools We wanted to check in on the state of Florida charter schools,...
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The 2020 Election Charter School Divide: White Dems v. Minority Dems Editor’s Note: This article discussing the political charter school...
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Up Your Charter School Digital Marketing Game! Charter school growth requires solid student enrollment and retention programs that position their...
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We’re heading back to Washington D.C. June 11-14 for the National Charter Schools Conference put on by the National Alliance for...
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This week saw a lot of action on charter school legislation as Friday, April 28 represented the last day for...
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National Charter Schools Week 2017 (May 1-5) and we’re excited to do our part to support some of the exciting...
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JOIN OUR WEBINAR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd! What’s coming in Federal and State policy issues and what are the key...
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Charter Schools Face Facilities Challenges Access to appropriate facilities and the funds to pay for them remain big obstacles for...
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JOIN OUR WEBINAR NEXT TUESDAY! I Need A Better Facility For My School. Now What? Have you thought about the...
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This year’s California Charter Schools Conference was packed full of great keynotes, sessions and networking opportunities and we think it was one...
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JOIN OUR WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY! How can social media impact your school’s brand, enrollment efforts and communications to your community? Are...
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With the bill introduction deadline ending two weeks ago, the California legislature is now beginning to hold its first hearings...
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NPR’s education news site, nprEd , recently posted an article giving a rundown on charter schools, namely what ARE they and how...
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JOIN OUR WEBINAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28! What does it take to start-up, expand and replicate a charter school? Hear from...
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We are excited to announce that American Education Properties (AEP), the facilities arm of Charter School Capital, has acquired the...
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Charter School Capital is excited to announce that its facilities arm, American Education Properties (AEP), has acquired five Florida charter...
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It’s a new year and time for garnering new facilities knowledge for charter school leaders. Join us for our upcoming...
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Charter School Capital is proud to support National School Choice Week this week (and every week) by providing working and...
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National School Choice Week (NSCW) is here! Held every January, NSCW shines a spotlight on effective education options for every...
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Join us on Facebook Live for Growth Strategy and Facilities Financing knowledge with: Dr. Darlene Chambers, Senior Vice President for...
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Still time to register! Finding and securing state-of-the-art facilities and financing is one of the biggest challenges facing charter school...
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The Charter School Capital team sends congratulations to Olive Grove Charter School’s expansion in San Luis Obispo, California. Open since the...
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What’s the latest in digital marketing today for charter schools? How are you using digital marketing to benefit your student...
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The Charter School Capital team congratulates IDEA Public Schools on winning the 2016 Broad Prize. The Broad Prize for Public...
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With Election Day coming up on it’s a good time to take a look at the legislative landscape in California....
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The California State Legislature adjourned on August 31st, giving Governor Jerry Brown until September 30th to sign or veto legislation...
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Facing key challenges in operating your charter school? Want to hear what other charter leaders are doing to aid in...
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The California legislature ended for the year and California charter school supporters witnessed mixed reports. The legislature sent two anti-charter school bills...
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Charter schools make up eight of the top 10 high schools in Arizona according to a report recently released by...
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With a week and a half left in the legislative session there are still several bills pending that will negatively...
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Across the country, today’s charter schools need better access to charter school funding for working capital and facilities financing at...
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More than 300 charter leaders attended the Ohio Auditor of State‘s first Charter School Summit in Columbus, Ohio, last week (August 11-12)....
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On Monday, August 1st, the California Legislature will return from its summer recess. When they return they will have until...
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Here are some major education highlights from the budget that the Legislature passed this week. The Governor will now have...
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As the budget process moves ahead, below we’ve outlined some key information and initiatives that impact California charter schools. This...
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Last week the California Governor Jerry Brown released his May Revision. The Revision amends the budget that he introduced in...
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Have you ever wondered if play matters in today’s education? We did too and so we decided to partner with...
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On Tuesday, May 3rd, thousands of charter school advocates flocked to their state’s capitals to encourage legislative support and action...
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 29, 2016 Presidential Proclamation — National Charter Schools...
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It’s National Charter Schools Week! Join Charter School Capital as we celebrate the nearly 3 million public charter school students along...
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As the year progresses the education community, including charter school leaders, in California is coming face-to-face with two propositions that...
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When Emily and Ian McVey decided to open a charter school, their primary focus was to bring an innovative education...
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As the saying goes, “if you’re not growing, you’re dying…” Learn the challenges and best practices for charter school growth...
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We’re having a party and you’re invited! Our team is heading to the California Charter Schools Conference in Long Beach...
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Search?! Social?! Mobile?! Web?! Email marketing?! All these words along with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat are enough to make...
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Several initiatives have been filed with the Secretary of State that could affect charter schools. A few weeks ago we...
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Charter schools face multiple challenges from Year 0 inception in establishing the school and a different set of challenges once...
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One of the big policy fights that has been simmering around the Capitol over the last year is whether to...
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On Tuesday, February 2nd, Larry Reider, President of Charter School Property Solutions, joined Charter School Capital Co-Founder, President, and CEO...
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Assemblywoman Marie Waldron has introduced AB 1652 on behalf of her constituents in San Diego. AB 1652 attempts to give...
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Join us for an informative webinar focused on facilities options for charter schools on February 2nd at 9:00 a.m. PST. Finding...
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Are you celebrating National School Choice Week (NSCW)? Along with 16,000+ events and 232+ governors, mayors, and county leaders, our team...
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Did you know that this week is National School Choice Week 2016? That’s right! Held every January, National School Choice...
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This week California Governor Jerry Brown released his proposed budget that invests significantly in K-12 education. The California budget update...
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Register today! Space is limited. Join us for Facilities Financing Options for Charter Schools – December 2015 on Dec 15,...
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Register today! Space is filling up. Join us for an informative webinar focused on facilities financing options available to charter...
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The Charter School Capital team is packing up and getting ready to head to Columbus, Ohio next week to celebrate...
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Late last month, the California legislature adjourned for the year, ending the 2015-2016 legislative session. The session saw a flurry of...
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This weekend the Governor vetoed AB 787. The measure would have prevented a charter school from operating as a for-profit...
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Planning to boost student enrollment? Looking at classroom improvements and upgrades? Want to maintain control over your school facilities? Join...
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Over the next few weeks, our team at Charter School Capital is following the California Charter School Association’s (CCSA) campaign...
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Join us for our upcoming webinar – Building a Growth Strategy for Your Charter School on Tuesday, September 22 starting...
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Last week the legislature adjourned for the year, completing the first year of the 2015-2016 legislative session. Friday night saw a...
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Today the Seattle Times Editorial Board said, “The Washington Supreme Court should reconsider its ruling that the state’s charter school...
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Last week, the California legislature returned from its month long summer recess and will meet for a few weeks before...
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On June 15th the California Legislature met their constitutional obligation and passed a budget on time, though it was a...
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On May 14th the Governor Jerry Brown released his May Revision. The May Revision contains the Governor’s adjustments to his...
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On April 8th the Assembly Education Committee voted to pass AB 787 on a party line vote. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber...
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In a big victory for California charter schools, the California Supreme Court ruled that the Los Angeles Unified School District was required...
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Last Friday was the deadline for California charter school bills to be introduced in the legislature. With thousands of bills...
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This month, budget hearings are set to begin as the California Budget Subcommittees of the Legislature look at the Governor’s...
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Join us on Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00 a.m. Pacific / 12:00 p.m. Eastern for our webinar, “Building a Growth Strategy: Start-up, Growth,...
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We’re excited to announce that American Education Properties (AEP) has acquired Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy’s (CASSA) building in a...
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On January 9th Governor Jerry Brown unveiled his new budget proposal for the year. The legislature will begin hearing the...
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This week the legislature reconvenes for the 2015-16 legislative session and below we have outlined how committee changes may impact...
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As the dust settles on the California general election we can begin to see what it means for education reform advocates...
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We are so excited to learn that Mosaica Education was selected as the highest performing Education Management Organization (EMO) in Ohio, out...
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In an op-ed published recently in the Wall Street Journal about school choice, charter leader Eva Moskowitz says when it comes...
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After the polls closed in California and a long night of counting ended most of the state’s legislative and state-wide...
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The National Alliance of Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) recently announced their newest campaign, “The Truth about Charter Schools,” where they...
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The last day of September was officially the close of the 2013 – 2014 legislative session. Though the legislature adjourned...
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Welcome to Charter School Capital’s weekly round-up where we feature charter school news about operations, policy, funding for charter schools,...
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On Friday, California Governor Brown began taking action on education related bills that were on his desk and he vetoed...
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To successfully serve students and provide an excellent education for all, every charter school needs funding. In Minnesota, charter school...
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In June of this year, we announced a $500 million facilities fund, and the formation of American Education Properties (AEP),...
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Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Science, a California charter school, has been ranked one of the Top 10 High...
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Welcome to Charter School Capital’s weekly round-up where we feature news about charter school funding, operations, policy, charter school facilities...
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Welcome to Charter School Capital’s weekly round-up where we feature charter school news about operations, policy, funding for charter schools,...
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At the start of 2014 the California Teacher’s Association, the state’s largest teachers union, made a decision to focus on...
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Welcome to Charter School Capital’s weekly round-up where we feature charter school news about operations, policy, funding for charter schools,...
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Desert Star Academy, a college preparatory charter school in Arizona, opened its doors this past Monday. The Arizona State Board...
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Welcome to Charter School Capital’s weekly round-up where our team will feature charter school news about operations, policy, funding for...
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Bad news was delivered to a number of education advocates hoping to place a California school bond on the November...
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Welcome to Charter School Capital’s weekly round-up where our team will feature news about charter school operations, policy, funding for...
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Charter School Capital supports the efforts of many state charter school associations across the country. In Ohio, charter schools are...
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A recent interview in Education Week highlights some charter school policy issues to watch for this year. Todd Ziebarth, the...
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Charter schools are changing the face of education in America, and whenever change starts to happen, debate tends to follow....
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If there’s one thing we know at Charter School Capital, it’s charter school growth strategies. We’ve supported charter school expansions, strategized about new...
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This legislative update covers a bill that could have serious ramifications for local charter schools. As the legislature gets ready...
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We know that summer is a busy time for educators, and when you’re trying to manage staffing, budget for your school’s needs,...
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When Jason Wall decided to open Young Scholars Academy, he wanted to focus on kids that everybody else had given-up...
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With less than four months remaining before the November general election, interests groups in the state are gearing up for...
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Last week, at the National Charter School Conference in Las Vegas, we announced an innovative $500 million charter school facilities...
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On Friday, Governor Jerry Brown signed the California state budget. Here are the key education highlights. Assumes the Governor’s revenue...
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In our ongoing effort to provide CA budget updates, here is the most relevant information for charter schools in California....
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California Charter Schools – Legislative Update Last week both the California Assembly and Senate Appropriation Committees met to send the...
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Below is an overview of the Governor’s May Revision provided by Capital Advisors Group: The following is Capital Advisors Group‘s initial...
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This week California Governor Jerry Brown presented his May Revision, which revises his January budget proposal. It is forecast that the...
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The California Assembly Education Committee passed AB 2007 by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove from Bakersfield. This is very positive for California...
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Charter school leaders are today’s entrepreneurs and education innovators. With more than 6,500 charter schools supporting 2.5 million students today,...
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Trying to help students with disabilities learn is a tough job. To be successful, school administrators need to focus on...
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Providing a quality education to at-risk students often requires multiple resources. One-on-one teacher instruction, access to current technology and customized lesson...
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“Without Charter School Capital, we honestly wouldn’t exist.” Those are the words of Ricardo Mireles, executive director of Academia Avance...
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The team at Charter School Capital is hosting our next webinar on charter school growth strategy, featuring the stages of...
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Zalika Gardner, co-founder of KairosPDX and Director of Learning for the Early Learning Center, spoke on April 12th at TEDx...
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San Tan Learning Center began its third year partnering with Charter School Capital to manage the school’s incredible growth since...
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Charter School Capital recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony events for Cambridge Prep Academy’s new facility in Arizona. See the article...
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EdSource reported in an article earlier this week that the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) is continuing it’s efforts to...
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Charter School Capital is getting ready to head to San Jose for the 21st Annual California Charter Schools Conference. This...
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In celebration of National School Choice Week, we want to hear your stories! How has school choice helped your education?...
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Even the most successful organizations face difficulties when expanding, and charter schools in particular face extra challenges. Public funding is...
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Share What School Choice Means To You In honor of National School Choice Week (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, 2014),...
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Charter High School of the Arts – Multimedia and Performing (CHAMPS) in Van Nuys, California has a diverse culture and unique educational...
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Next Tuesday, January 21st, at 9:00 a.m. PST, Charter School Capital will be hosting its first California Legislative Update Webinar...
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BUDGET PROPOSAL POSITIVE BUT MAY CLASH WITH LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Last week California Governor Jerry Brown released his proposed budget for...
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The California Department of Education is requesting that all data files be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 15th in...
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Increases in available charter school funding and changes in lease aid may impact your charter school. Lease aid for fiscal...
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Effective charter funding solutions vary from school to school and from state to state. And while finding those solutions takes...
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To Test or Not to Test: That is The Question Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed bill AB 484...
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Planning, locating and securing facilities is challenging for most charter schools, as Arizona College Prep Academy in Tucson learned through...
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The Charter School Capital team attended the 2013 National Charter School Conference in Washington, D.C. last week where we met great...
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The Charter School Capital team’s bags are packed and we are heading to DC for the 2013 National Charter Schools...
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Charter School Capital was excited to learn that San Tan Learning Center was presented the Large Business of the...
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The California Legislature has adopted a budget and passed it, along with the trailer bills, to the Governor for his...
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In the mid-1980s, San Bernardino’s traditional public high schools were suffering a dropout rate of 40-50%. The system was failing....
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Monday night, June 10th, the conference committee closed out the open items in the budget negotiations. The legislature and the...
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Last week the California legislature finished their Budget Subcommittee hearings on the Governor’s revision to his January budget proposal. The...
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On Tuesday the California Governor released his May Revision which contains changes to his January budget proposal. As expected, with...
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Last week the Assembly Education Committee passed AB 948, as amended, out of committee on a unanimous vote. AB 948...
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This week America honors charter schools and the tremendous contributions they make to the education landscape. “Delivering on the Dream”...
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It felt like they were set up for failure. In June of 2012, Academic Performance Excellence Academy (APEX) in the...
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– Not to the benefit of charter schools Last week the legislature’s Assembly Education Committee continued its year-long process of...
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Consistency and community are critical to educational development. Those are the motivating principles behind Excel Prep, an in-demand charter school...
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It may become more difficult to open a California charter school that is a new conversion. This week the California...
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If the California Charter School Act of 1992 marks the charter school community’s most pivotal legislative victory, it can be...
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Among the factors that determine a student’s likelihood to attend college, middle school figures prominently. Performance during grades six through...
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At CHAMPS Charter High School of the Arts in Van Nuys, California, creativity takes center stage. While financial strain has...
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of charter schools in California, we’ll be counting down the days to the California...
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Last week the California Governor Jerry Brown released the funding projections for school districts and charter schools under his new...
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The Governor of California has released his education trailer bills (trailer bills are the implementing legislation used to enact changes...
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Now that the state of California’s Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) has set their hearing for February 6th it has become...
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Not only is Minnesota the birthplace of charters, its current charter school laws are earning the state praise. The National...
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Right now, more students in the United States are attending public charter schools than ever before. According to the latest...
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With California Governor Jerry Brown releasing his January budget proposal the administration’s educational priorities have become clear for everyone to...
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With Election Day now behind us, it is clear that the big winner in California was the governor, Jerry Brown....
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As Election Day draws near, the battle between Proposition 30 (the California governor’s tax plan to help balance the state budget) and Proposition 38 (Molly Munger’s education...
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Why Do Charter Schools Close? The data is clear: charter school enrollment remains steady, and support for charter schools is...
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Last Friday, August 31, the California legislature adjourned for the year, completing their work on several controversial issues in the...
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Much of the current education discussion in California today is focused on the upcoming tax increase initiative, Prop 30, and...
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Yesterday, Senator Elaine Alquist amended her bill SB 1290 to change how charter schools are renewed in California. This may...
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Tuesday, June 5th was Election Day, and the results may have an impact on funding for charter schools in California...
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