Weekend greetings, CharterFolk. A challenge I wrote about last weekend is how much there is to write about in CharterLand. Write about everything and you do none of it justice. Write about one thing and you leave too much out. Never do I feel that tension more than when I visit a school. I leave
Thibaut Delloue, a Senior Policy Fellow at the Florida Charter Institute, discusses the rising popularity of classical charter schools in Florida, driven by parental dissatisfaction with traditional education. Emphasizing a content-rich curriculum and cultivations of virtue, these schools appeal to families seeking rigorous academic standards and have shown impressive growth and success across diverse communities.
Today, we are honored to profile the extraordinary Julia Rivera-Tapia, Executive Administrator, Inspira STEAM Academy in Las Cruces, NM. In August, Julia Rivera-Tapia stood before New Mexico’s charter authorizers and heard the vote every founder hopes for: a unanimous (8-0) approval to open Inspira STEAM Academy in Las Cruces, NM. The school will open in July 2026 with kindergarten and
This week’s CharterFolk Chat emphasized the pressing issue of educational underperformance in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), where many students lack basic skills despite high spending. The discussion also touched on the impact of immigration policies and union neutrality laws on charter schools, highlighting how these factors contribute to a broader education crisis and threaten student learning.
In a recent CharterFolk Chat, Shannon Hodge, the incoming CEO of KIPP DC, discusses her unique background, leadership transitions, and perspectives on public education. She emphasizes the importance of student well-being amidst partisanship and the evolution of academic performance at KIPP DC, offering insights into fostering engagement within the charter school movement.
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to present a Contributor Column from Joey Cienian, Executive Director, Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. We provide a bio for Joey below. Joey Cienian is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools (MACS), where he leads statewide advocacy and support for Minnesota’s chartered public schools
The dialogue revolves around a recent post highlighting that California charter schools gained 50,000 students while district schools lost 135,000 in three years. The narrator visits Global Village Academy, discussing its dual immersion programs and challenges like funding and staffing. Personal reflections on education and family history enrich the conversation about expanding charter schools in Colorado.
Today, we are excited to spotlight the extraordinary charter school leader Matt Tyson, CEO of Tapestry Public Charter School. Matt Tyson never quite fit neatly into the education system. As the oldest of four neurodiverse boys, he witnessed how inconsistent education could be. His father worked for the Boy Scouts, a role that required constant relocation.
Weekend greetings, CharterFolk. It is a strange thing to write about education policy on a weekend when war breaks out. The headlines are about artillery and airspace. About geopolitics and what comes next. They are not about literacy rates. It can feel almost tone-deaf, if not altogether superfluous, to send a note about schooling when
Good day, CharterFolk. Today we’re pleased to share a WonkyFolk recording with Lisa Graham Keegan, former Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona, member of the Charter School Hall of Fame, and all around ed reformer extraordinaire. In addition to reflecting on reform efforts that have placed Arizona “on the bleeding edge,” Lisa walk ed us