Momentum Returning? Charter Schools Excel, Grow and Seize the Initiative
March 31, 2021
Good afternoon, CharterFolk. I come back from break chomping at the bit. I am ruminating on whether a sense of
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Announcing the CharterFolk of the Year Award
March 30, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today, we have fun news to share. Over the past 10 months, CharterFolk has profiled the work
Nuts and Bolts – Breaking Down Step-by-Step What to Do When Someone Attacks You Because of Your Support for Charter Schools
March 19, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. I’m heading off for a spring break with the fam next week. I look forward to picking
Unprecedented Money; The Onslaught That’s Coming; What Should Freak You Out About Your Association
March 17, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. This is a column I have been planning to write for many months. Given that we’re now
CharterFolk X, Vol 30 – Kathleen Hermsmeyer, Forging Different Pathways for Serving Kids and Families and Communities
March 16, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to recognize Kathleen Hermsmeyer, CEO of Springs Charter Schools, as CharterFolk Extraordinaire. Kathleen
Superintendents Who Walk Away; Marten and the Anti-Charter Tax; The Four Building Blocks that Drive Narrative
March 12, 2021
Good morning CharterFolk. What a great response to Laura McGowan-Robinson’s Contributor Column yesterday! Another big thanks to Laura for offering
CharterFolk Contributor Laura McGowan-Robinson–Racial Diversity Work Starts with You
March 11, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today I am excited to share with you a Contributor Column from Laura McGowan-Robinson, CEO of the
Legislator Audacity; Covid Bails Out Districts; Textbook Ravitch; and a North Star for Educational Redlining
March 10, 2021
Good morning CharterFolk. There have been some interesting articles in recent days. This one profiles how local control in California
CharterFolk X Vol 29, Dr. Blondean Davis – Taking Inspiration from Her Mother to Release Potential and Possibility in All Students
March 9, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today it is our honor to recognize Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Preparatory Charter High
Playground Politics – How Up Became Down and What We Do About It
March 5, 2021
Good morning, CharterFolk. I’m encouraged by the latest news out of West Virginia. The offending language about special education and