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The Charter Blog
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Happy Holidays!
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Our office will be closed from Christmas Day to New Years Day. We wish all of you a happy holidays, safe travels, and look forward to working with you in the new year!
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Friday, April 27, 2012
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Taishya Adams, Director of State Services, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: For more ideas on how you can be an active participant during this year's National Charter Schools Week (NCSW), please download the 2012 NCSW Advocacy Toolkit.
Likes: I went to see Marley, a new documentary that chronicles the life, music and legacy of Bob Marley. My earliest memories include Bob Marley songs, and his music gets high rotation in my iPod even today.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Kristin Yochum, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: The U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture have teamed up to enhance agricultural education and related programs that promote postsecondary and career pathways, according to an interagency agreement to advance agricultural education. “Agricultural educators face unique challenges—but they also can tap into unique strengths within their tight-knit communities," Secretary Duncan said. "Agricultural education is very much about the jobs of the future—and not a backwards-looking curriculum to preserve the past.”
Like: Parental demand for public charter schools is by no means limited to urban centers. In fact, nearly half of all charter schools are found outside city limits. Notably, rural charter schools are the fastest growing segment of the sector, with nearly 20 percent of all charter schools housed in rural areas.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Taishya Adams, Director of State Services, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: This article gives food for thought about the role of education in governors' races.
Like: I look forward to coming together as a community, getting to know one another and sharing our triumphs and challenges during this year's National Charter Schools Week. Events are scheduled to take place locally, statewide and nationally.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Kristin Yochum, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: In their blog today, the US Department of Education highlighted Secretary Duncan’s comments at last week’s National Action Network’s (NAN) 14th Annual Convention here in Washington. The Secretary discussed the social justice and economic security implications of ensuring an excellent education for all children.
Like: I strongly believe that the most important civil rights issue of our time is ensuring an excellent education for all children. The Secretary told the NAN's convention that he plans to reaffirm Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Dream” with the group on the National Mall next year. I will be there as well. Let’s remind ourselves today.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Taishya Adams, Director of State Services, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: Reminder: NAPCS is hosting a state advocacy webinar tomorrow, April 18th at 4:00 pm EST. During the webinar, we will review the 2012 National Charter Schools Week Advocacy Toolkit, offer guidance on potential activities, and answer any questions that you may have about how to improve public charter school laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels.
Like: National Charter Schools Week gives us an opportunity to act in a collective voice. To stand up for the rights of the next generation. To continue to struggle for freedom. Let us come together to remind them that we are powerful, we are informed, and we will NEVER rest until justice for all is achieved.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
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Jenny Wanger, National Charter Schools Conference Coordinator, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: The whole nation now knows that Mayor Cory Booker is a real hero—but here at NAPCS, we knew that already after he spoke at last year’s National Charter Schools Conference. You can read a transcript of his speech here.
Like: Speaking of the National Charter Schools Conference, you can register now for a pre-conference hosted by the U.S. Department of Education. They’re doing a full-day seminar on special education, and bringing in some of the best in the country to present.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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Nora Kern, Senior Manager of Research and Analysis, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute just released a video documentary about two schools in their sponsorship portfolio (Ohio speak for authorizing) that are located in "the Appalachian region of the Buckeye State."
Like: Fordham's documentary provides great in-depth context about the challenges and opportunities facing rural public charter schools that we identified in our Beyond City Limits: Expanding Public Charter Schools in Rural America issue brief.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Taishya Adams, Director of State Services, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: In preparation for National Charter Schools Week (NCSW), we will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, April 18th at 4:00 pm EST. During the webinar, we will review the 2012 NCSW Advocacy Toolkit, offer guidance on potential activities, and answer any questions that you and your members may have about how to improve public charter school laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels. Please join us for the first in a series of webinars designed to offer tips and tools to more fully engage the collective action of charter school individuals and communities in policy advocacy. Click here to register.
Like: I stayed up late last week to watch the NCAA Men's Basketball Final between the University of Kentucky and the University of Kansas. It was made even more special knowing that a charter school graduate, Anthony Davis, led Kentucky to win the championship. The commentators talked at length about the depth of talent on the Kentucky team and stressed that talent in isolation was not enough to win the game. To win, these talented players had to work as a team, be generous, and supportive of each other. That's exactly what they did! Let us take a page out of their playbook as we look down the road at National Charter Schools Week. This week is the only opportunity where the light shines solely on charter schooling in the United States. Together, let's make sure the light shines so brightly that it reaches Mars!
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Tuesday, April 03, 2012
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Taishya Adams, Director of State Services, tells us her favorites of the day:
Link: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation commissioned a report to look at how high-performing CMOs were dealing with succession planning. Check out these three case studies of charter organizations that have been through leadership transitions.
Like: Atlantic City already held a special place in my heart. I have vivid childhood memories of running up and down the boardwalk, darting between the arcade and the ocean. Now, I have something new to add to those treasured memories - attending and presenting at the New Jersey Charter Schools Association's 4th Annual Conference.
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