Ever Thought to Create Your Own Instructional Content?
If you'd like to create or rework your own instructional content but just don't know where to start, here are some tips to help you get going.
The Arts are Alive in Charter Schools: Meet “The String Queens”
The String Queens, made up of KIPP DC teachers and mentors Élise Cuffy, Kendall Isadore, and Dawn Johnson, sit down for a Q&A.
National Alliance Monthly News - February 2019
President & CEO Nina Rees recaps National Alliance activities in February, including an overview of Black History Month celebrations, her visit to Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, and federal and state updates.
Straight from the Bronx: A Post from a Charter School Leader of Color
Miriam Raccah, executive director of Bronx Charter School for the Arts and a school leader of color, shares what she has learned about navigating the education form space.
My Preference for All Students
The President of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc., describes her hope for all students to have their best opportunity to learn—no matter how the school is classified.
Charter School Leaders of Color Share Their Stories as Community Leaders
For the fourth year in a row, leaders of color from charter schools across the nation will descend upon Washington, D.C., to challenge inaccuracies and untruths before the nation’s federal representatives.
A Young Woman’s Journey from a Charter School to a Successful Career in the Music Industry
Singer-songwriter Kris Brooks reflects on how her experience at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts helped her prepare for a career in music—and reminded her of "High School Musical."
Do You Have to Pay to Go to a Charter School?
As public schools, charter schools are publicly funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars similar to district—or traditional—schools. This funding ensures that charter schools are free, public, and open to all.
Why I Chose to Teach at a Charter School
La'Vonne Tynes, a music teacher at Friendship Public Charter School, reflects on why teaching at a charter school was right for her.
Culture is Key. But Where Do You Start?
The School Culture Toolkit: Practical Resources for School and Network Leaders outlines the core elements of a strong school culture and gives school leaders the resources they need to make their vision a reality.