2025

CharterFolk are prompted to vote for their favorite Contributor Columns, with the deadline approaching. Attention shifts to Los Angeles, where school enrollment declines may worsen due to immigration policies affecting foreign students. Meanwhile, charter school enrollment grows in North Carolina, while Massachusetts debates the selective admissions of trade schools, highlighting public education’s sorting challenges.

Five years after launching CharterFolk, the community has grown significantly, with approximately 12,000 readers today. The movement celebrates its commitment to ensuring diverse voices are heard. Upcoming events include the Brian’s Voice Awards and a focus on fostering strong advocacy organizations. The evolution of leadership and community engagement reflects a hopeful future for charter schools.

Weekend greetings, CharterFolk Quite a breakthrough this week: A new charter school was approved in – of all places – Philadelphia. It’s the first charter approved since the Eagles have brought home two Super Bowl titles. Consider it, in its own way, a Lombardi Trophy lifted up for public education in Philadelphia. A testament to

Good day, CharterFolk. It’s been a while since we’ve shared a post that doesn’t revolve around the impending SCOTUS decision. Believe it or not, there have been plenty of developments back on the charter school ranch. Many of them – imagine that – even have to do with whether kids are actually learning anything. Charlie

In a brief update, the author discusses personal commitments and a recent Supreme Court decision affecting charter schools. Key observations include the ongoing challenges for charter education amidst religious charter discussions and the need for clarity in legal strategies. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing charter schools as public institutions while reflecting on possible future implications.