Founders Library

Help us Gather Library Resources

"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on."
- President John F. Kennedy

You can play a vital role in advancing the Founders Library. We’re looking for your help to identify early charter school pioneers and connect us with their stories.

By preserving original materials and capturing oral histories, the Library ensures that the heart of the chartering movement lives on—through the voices and works of those who shaped it.

Have someone in mind? Or resources to share?
Share your ideas and help us preserve this history.

Choose how you'd like to help:
  • Connect Us with a Contributor
  • Share Documents or Multimedia
  • Help Plan and Record an Oral History
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Connect Contributor

Connect Us with a Contributor!

  • Contributor's Information

Connect Documents and/or Multimedia

Connect Us with Documents and/or Multimedia

  • Contribution Information

    Please tell us a little bit about the documents or media you would like to share with the library
  • Tell us about the nature of your contribution?
  • Share names and dates of the documents or multimedia origination. The more information you can offer the better (Ex: website links, subject, content, timeline etc.).
  • What organizations were involved in the creation of the documents or other media?
  • Where the documents or media were created
  • Provide website links to content you would like to contribute
  • Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, png, tif, eps, ai, pdf, mp4, mov, mp3, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 20.
      You can upload your digital contributions using this form. We accept most file formats up to 50MB in size. For larger files please indicate to us the size of the file(s) and we will make arrangements to transfer them from you. All physical documents or other media will be procured via mail or another mechanism on a case-by-case basis.

    Help Us Plan & Record Founders' Stories

    Oral History Guidelines

    The Library collects two types of primary sources: oral histories and previously unpublished papers donated by pioneers.

    Help us tell the unique and powerful stories of the charter schools movement pioneers who have fought so hard to make education better for our kids and our country. Their voices, insights, and lessons can inspire the next generation and strengthen the future of chartering. Our Oral History Guidelines make it easy to plan and record these one-of-a-kind stories. Download the guide and start preserving history today.

    Download Guidelines

    More Ways to Get Involved!

    Give

    Chip in with a gift of $30 or more to celebrate 30 years of charter schools to advance the library's work for the movement.

    Donate

    Share

    Spread the word! Share the charter schools story to inspire others to achieve more for kids.

    Spead the Word