Ted Lempert, former California assembly member and current CEO of Children Now, discussed his role in sponsoring AB 544, a pivotal charter school legislation in California. AB 544 lifted the cap on charter schools, shifted the burden of proof to school districts, and allowed charters to operate as nonprofits. Lempert emphasized the bipartisan support and […]
Interview of Teresa Lubbers
Teresa Lubbers, former Indiana State Senator, discussed her seven-year journey to pass the state’s first charter school bill. She emphasized the importance of freedom and accountability in education, noting the bill’s passage in 2001. Lubbers highlighted the role of multiple authorizers, including mayors and higher education institutions, in supporting charter schools. She noted that 51% […]
Interview of Gov. David Ige and Mike McCartney
Ember Reichgott Junge moderated a panel discussion with former Governor David Ige and former Senator Mike McCartney on the evolution of Hawaiian charter schools. As of 2025, 38 charter schools in Hawaii serve over 13,000 students, with 17 focusing on Hawaiian culture and five offering Hawaiian language immersion. The panelists discussed the historical context, including […]
Protected: Hawaiian Cultural Schools Interview
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Interview of Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos discussed her lifelong advocacy for education freedom, emphasizing the importance of diverse learning environments. She highlighted her role in establishing the West Michigan Aviation Academy and her involvement in Michigan’s charter school movement. DeVos challenged the traditional education system’s bureaucracy and advocated for policies that empower parents and families. She noted the obstacles […]
Interview of Phil Pavlov
Phil Pavlov, former Michigan State Senator, discussed his journey in education policy, emphasizing the importance of parental choice and the role of charter schools. He highlighted the challenges and successes of the charter movement in Michigan, noting the significant increase in charter school enrollment to 150,000 students annually. Pavlov reflected on his 14-year tenure in […]
THE ORIGINATION OF MICHIGAN’S CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY: AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
by Jim Goenner, Ph.D. The dissertation “The Origination of Michigan’s Charter School Policy: An Historical Analysis” by James N. Goenner (2011) examines how Michigan’s charter school policy was created, with a focus on Governor John Engler’s role as a public policy entrepreneur. Key Themes & Findings: The study provides a historical and political analysis of […]
The Politics of Charter School Authorizing: The Case of New York State
by Jonas S. Chartock 2012 The treatise “The Politics of Charter School Authorizing: The Case of New York State” by Jonas S. Chartock (2012) explores how multiple statewide charter school authorizers were created in New York through the New York State Charter Schools Act of 1998. The study applies Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Model to analyze […]
Linda Brown Tribute Event Boston – transcript
Linda Brown Event Boston 9-21-24 Watch the full event https://charterlibrary.org/linda-brown-collection/ The event celebrated Linda Brown’s contributions to education, highlighting her role in founding numerous charter schools and mentoring educators. Key speakers, including Doug Lemov, Mia Howard, Shantelle Wright, and Lester Long, shared their experiences and the impact of Brown’s guidance. Brown emphasized teaching, curriculum, culture, […]
Inside ‘The Founders’: Darryl Cobb, Charter School Growth Fund
Courtesy of The 74 Millionhttps://www.the74million.org/ Transcript In 2012, the Charter School Growth Fund recognized a lack of diversity among its portfolio leaders, despite the majority of students being of color. To address this, they launched the Emerging CMO Fund in 2013 with support from the Walton Family Foundation. The fund aimed to support high-performing schools […]
