2021

CharterFolk acknowledged an error where a portion of readers was removed from the mailing list, prompting an apology and encouragement to visit the website for missed posts. Cindy Marten’s nomination as Deputy Secretary of Education raises concerns due to her mixed record on charter schools. The organization promotes collaboration and bold actions to address inequities in Sacramento’s public education.

The post emphasizes the urgent need to address the “Latino Gap” in charter schools, highlighting underrepresentation of Latino students and leaders. It calls for courage to challenge inequities in public education and suggests that building Latino leadership is crucial for the charter school movement’s future and political strength. Acknowledgments are made for Howard Fuller’s contributions.

The post emphasizes the need for charter schools to address the “Great Disconnect” in public education by proposing new instructional models and advocacy strategies that enhance both Excellence and Equity. It argues for collaboration among all school types, empowerment for parents, and the elimination of systemic inequities to create meaningful educational reform.

The post discusses delaying the publication of a Contributor Column on Latino/a leadership in the charter school movement due to significant events in Washington, D.C. The author emphasizes that charter schools can bridge political divides and address societal disconnects. They value input from readers and contributors for constructive improvement in their efforts.