Our traditional public schools in Texas are leading the way and deserve our respect and thanks.
Navigating Renewal While Flying Your Plane Is Renewal on the Horizon? Don’t Panic. If you’re part of a charter school’s leadership team, you know just how stressful and difficult it can be to prepare for renewal. Whether it’s assessing what your school needs in order to meet the authorizer’s renewal criteria, writing your renewal application,… Continue Reading Charter Schools: How to Prepare for Renewal
The common gripe is that charters work the system to exclude special ed students. The real story isn’t quite so convenient.
Research generally shows that students learn better from teachers and school leaders who are the same race as them.
When it comes to your public charter school, there are few skills more important than the ability to tell your school’s story!
Three families make their case, arguing that charters emphasize open communication and a sense of personal responsibility.
Building brand awareness about your charter school is the first step to recruiting and enrolling more right-fit students.
There is a widespread misunderstanding that charter schools do not serve children with special needs. That could not be further from the truth.
Dealing with finances can cause a lot of stress and confusion for families; from budgeting to saving to investing, many external factors are at play. Luckily, there are plenty of resources available for families to take advantage of and, by doing so, they can gain more confidence.
Some charter schools are opening their arms to students in special education, but the challenges of serving a higher-than-average population of children with disabilities can be daunting.
Charters were significantly less likely to respond to inquiries that said a child had severe disabilities. But all schools were less likely to respond to a parent with a Hispanic sounding name.
U.S. school infrastructure is failing. Time to find a new funding scheme.
Even after high school or college, Americans keep on learning. While online tools make this easier than ever, a new study finds the vast majority of adults prefer taking classes in physical places.
It's not Administrative Assistant's Day. You didn't forget the flowers. Even though it's not a national day to say thanks to the secretary, there are at least 8 reasons why you should do it today anyway.
Max Ventilla used to run a team that personalized your search results—now he wants to do the same for kids' education.
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
Beyond data, mentors can add a human touch and build relationships with at-risk students.
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
Teachers are expanding the school day and enhancing learning through social media.