Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Linda Moore, founder of the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School, was inducted into the National Charter School Hall of Fame. The school, which offers dual immersion in English and Spanish or French, has grown from 25 students in 1998 to serving 350 students with […]
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2013 Charter School Hall of Fame: The Walton Foundation
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools The Walton Family Foundation has invested over $1 billion in initiatives to expand parental choice in education, contributing more than $300 million to create 1,400 charter schools across the U.S. Their support has been instrumental in the growth of charter schools and state associations, benefiting communities from […]
2012 Charter School Hall of Fame: Jim Griffin
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Jim Griffin, a law student in Colorado, found himself inadvertently becoming a key figure in the charter school movement when he offered to write about the charter law and the experiences of the Colorado League of Charter Schools. The League, the longest-running charter school association in the […]
2012 Charter School Hall of Fame: Eric Mahmoud and John Schroeder
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools The conversation highlights the history and impact of City Academy, the first charter school in the U.S., which opened on September 7, 1992. Ember Reichgott Junge and Milo Cutter discuss the legislative journey and the school’s pioneering role in chartering. Don Shalvey and Eric Y. Mahmoud detail […]
2011 Charter School Hall of Fame: Jim Peyser
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Jim Peyser’s initial experience as a tutor in Boston public schools sparked a realization of systemic issues within the education system. His encounter with Steven Wilson, who was writing about Boston Public Schools, introduced him to the concept of school districts overseeing a portfolio of charter schools […]
2011 Charter School Hall of Fame: Joel Klein
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools The conversation revolves around the push for educational choice in New York City, particularly for middle-class families who can move or opt for private schools, and the lack of such options for poorer communities. Charter schools emerged as a choice for the latter. Speaker 1, likely former […]
2011 Charter School Hall of Fame: Donald Hense
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Donald Hense, the founder of Friendship Charter School, emphasizes the mission of fostering ethical, literate, and well-rounded students who contribute to their communities. The school, chartered as a multi-campus institution, aims to educate students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a high graduation and college matriculation rate. […]
2008 Charter School Hall of Fame: Ember Reichgott Junge
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Ember Reichgott Junge recounts her pivotal role in the establishment of charter schools in Minnesota, inspired by a speech from Al Shanker at an education reform conference. Despite initial opposition from teachers’ unions and Democrats, she persisted in advocating for charter schools, which offer autonomy and independence. […]
2008 Charter School Hall of Fame: Yvonne Chan
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Yvonne Chan, a Chinese immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with $100 and limited English, became the principal of Vaughan Street School in 1990 amidst a severe gang problem. She transformed the failing elementary school into a charter school with the support of parents and teachers. Chan […]
2009 Charter School Hall of Fame: Josephine Baker
Courtesy of: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Josephine Baker, a prominent figure in the charter school movement, emphasizes flexibility and effectiveness in education. She values individual approaches and has deep roots in the Washington, D.C. community, which aids her in gaining access to key decision-makers. As a charter authorizer, Baker focuses on providing support […]
