Momentum Returning? Charter Schools Excel, Grow and Seize the Initiative
Good afternoon, CharterFolk. I come back from break chomping at the bit. I am ruminating on whether a sense of … Read more
Month: March 2021
Announcing the CharterFolk of the Year Award
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today, we have fun news to share. Over the past 10 months, CharterFolk has profiled the work … Read more
Nuts and Bolts – Breaking Down Step-by-Step What to Do When Someone Attacks You Because of Your Support for Charter Schools
Good morning, CharterFolk. I’m heading off for a spring break with the fam next week. I look forward to picking … Read more
Unprecedented Money; The Onslaught That’s Coming; What Should Freak You Out About Your Association
Good morning, CharterFolk. This is a column I have been planning to write for many months. Given that we’re now … Read more
CharterFolk X, Vol 30 – Kathleen Hermsmeyer, Forging Different Pathways for Serving Kids and Families and Communities
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to recognize Kathleen Hermsmeyer, CEO of Springs Charter Schools, as CharterFolk Extraordinaire. Kathleen … Read more
Superintendents Who Walk Away; Marten and the Anti-Charter Tax; The Four Building Blocks that Drive Narrative
Good morning CharterFolk. What a great response to Laura McGowan-Robinson’s Contributor Column yesterday! Another big thanks to Laura for offering … Read more
CharterFolk Contributor Laura McGowan-Robinson–Racial Diversity Work Starts with You
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today I am excited to share with you a Contributor Column from Laura McGowan-Robinson, CEO of the … Read more
Legislator Audacity; Covid Bails Out Districts; Textbook Ravitch; and a North Star for Educational Redlining
Good morning CharterFolk. There have been some interesting articles in recent days. This one profiles how local control in California … Read more
CharterFolk X Vol 29, Dr. Blondean Davis – Taking Inspiration from Her Mother to Release Potential and Possibility in All Students
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today it is our honor to recognize Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Preparatory Charter High … Read more
Playground Politics – How Up Became Down and What We Do About It
Good morning, CharterFolk. I’m encouraged by the latest news out of West Virginia. The offending language about special education and … Read more