The post discusses a new resource from the National Charter School Founders Library, emphasizing the historical context of charter schools. It highlights the growth of charter schools in St. Paul, educational policy shifts between parties, concerns about U.S. public school safety, and contrasting education strategies in China, including residential schools.
Recent developments in Washington affect charter schools, with federal cuts anticipated. These changes raise questions about funding, educational equity, and the future of public education in DC and beyond.
Isy Gabriela Castillo, Chief External Officer at YES Prep Public Schools, drives growth in education, emphasizing community and bilingual programs to support first-generation students’ success.
The U.S. and China diverge in education policy, with increasing AI adoption in China. Domestic issues include school segregation, rising private tuition, and charter school impact analysis.
John Engler emphasizes the urgent need for charter school supporters to unite politically ahead of critical gubernatorial elections in 2026 to protect and advance their movement.
The post discusses the widening divide in educational policy between red and blue states, highlighting the “National Crack Up” in public education. It critiques both sides for failing to meet educational needs and notes the shift of power to states. The author emphasizes that the charter school movement must adapt to navigate these changes effectively.
This week, we are excited to profile the extraordinary Geoff Roehm, executive director of Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School and co-founder of the nonprofit Runway Green Educational Collective in Brooklyn. As a kid, he loved school. As a teacher, he loved school. And now, as a school leader, nothing has changed—Geoff Roehm loves school. Growing
Tony Roberts highlights the urgent need for charter schools to prepare for potential Supreme Court rulings affecting public funding and advocates for coordinated ballot initiatives nationwide.
Good morning, CharterFolk. Concepts expressed in a variety of formats have held my interest of late. Let’s start with a massive validation of the importance of public education. Althoff, an Assistant Professor at Stanford, uses a new data set to show how mass education in the United States accelerated economic development from 1850-1950. But the
The author humorously reflects on family fashion critiques while expressing concern over recent changes in NAEP testing and its implications for public education’s future, urging thoughtful consideration.