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APRIL: Celebrating 30 Years of Bipartisan Support for Charter Schools

April 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support for Charter Schools

Chartering – a 30-year-old strategy that welcomes and encourages new ideas to make public education work better for our kids and our communities – is also one of the most prolific grassroots revolutions to create true educational opportunities for all. While it may not always feel like it, chartering started and remains deeply rooted in bipartisan […]

MARCH: Celebrating 30 Years of Exceptional Board Members

March 31, 2022

The charter movement ushered in a new era of civic engagement in our nation’s public schools. As a strategy that welcomes and encourages new ideas to make public education work better for our kids, communities and country, chartering breaks down barriers that previously prevented passionate community members from helping to reimagine public education.  Over the past […]

Exceptional Board Members: Moctezuma Esparza

March 31, 2022

Growing up in Los Angeles as the son of immigrants from Mexico, Moctezuma went to UCLA where he graduated from the School of Theater, Film and Television. He then became a successful producer and went on to open cinemas in communities across California and earned many distinctions, including an Emmy Award and an Academy Award […]

Exceptional Board Members: Cardell Orrin

March 31, 2022

Cardell Orrin, the board chair of Freedom Prep Charter Schools in Memphis, Tennessee, came to his role at the charter school having already made a significant impact in other realms. He grew up in a family of political activists who helped elect Memphis’s first black school board member. After attending the University of Pennsylvania and entering the […]

Exceptional Board Members: David Weinberg

March 31, 2022

David Weinberg came to the charter movement having had a successful career in business, leading a major auto-parts manufacturer for over 35 years – and as a professional photographer whose work is still showcased in Chicago’s art museums and galleries. During this period of his career, David also wanted to find a way to contribute to […]

FEBRUARY: Celebrating 30 Years of Parents who Made a Difference

February 23, 2022

Thirty years ago, the charter movement gave parents a new opportunity to get involved in public education. The flexibility afforded charter public schools meant that schools were now able to benefit from the meaningful and unique contributions offered by parents.   Parent involvement is an enduring hallmark of the charter movement. Over the last 30 years, […]

Difference Makers: Parents Kiana Davis, Regina Armstrong, and Claudia Inglesia

February 23, 2022

At Green Dot Public Schools in Los Angeles, California, parents Kiana Davis, Regina Armstrong, and Claudia Inglesia believed the streets around their childrens’ schools could be safer. In collaboration with Green Dot’s sister organization, United Parents and Students, they advocated for a new signalized crosswalk for two Green Dot schools, Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy and Ánimo Mae Jemison […]

Difference Makers: Parents Samantha Alloggio and Heather Rivera

February 23, 2022

At Keller Saginaw High School in Fort Worth Texas, a charter school operated by International Leadership (IL) Texas, the voice of parents has always been a driving force for the school. Indeed, it was the demand from parents for different options in the local community that led IL Texas to found Keller Saginaw High School in […]

Difference Makers: Parent Angel Cortez

February 23, 2022

At MESA Charter High School in Brooklyn New York, Angel Cortez didn’t only stand shoulder-to-shoulder with his daughter as she navigated a rigorous college preparatory program at a new school, but also stood together with stakeholders to share the truth about charter schools publicly. Angel helped publish op-eds in local newspapers to correct misinformation and set […]

JANUARY: Celebrating 30 Years of Amazing Charter Teachers

January 19, 2022

The charter schools movement is known for attracting extraordinary teachers and encouraging them to innovate and create new kinds of instructional approaches for all students, especially our most vulnerable. Over the decades, charter school educators have shown a deep commitment to supporting one another, including during this global pandemic. The result is a lasting impact […]

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