We are honored to share the story of the extraordinary Nicole Goodman, Superintendent of Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. Nicole Goodman knew she wanted to teach since second grade. As a child in Davenport, Iowa, she spent summers climbing into dumpsters behind local schools, pulling out discarded workbooks, teacher editions, and half-used supplies. She stacked
Easter greetings, CharterFolk. I write you on a weekend when human beings are more than halfway to the moon for the first time in half a century. That context would seem to call for the widest perspective we can muster … … one where, at both a planetary level and a national level, a look
John Sun, CEO of Blueprint, emphasizes the importance of focusing on academic quality and school culture over physical facilities in charter schools. He shares his journey from underfunded schools to leading initiatives that improve educational access. Blueprint strives to support charter schools by addressing real estate challenges, advocating district-charter partnerships, and fostering successful educational environments.
Good day, CharterFolk. Well, a guy tries to take a week off for spring break. What do you do? Generate so much momentum, I’m not sure where to start. First, though, let’s do the obligatory keep it real. CharterWorld is not one hurtling forward blur of unmitigated progress. Enrollment is declining. Some schools are closing.
LISA Academy excels in supporting gifted and talented students through a holistic approach that integrates rigorous academics with social-emotional support and community collaboration. Recognized for consecutive years of top growth in Arkansas, their program focuses on equitable identification and tailored educational opportunities, fostering student agency and continuous improvement for long-term success.
Good day, CharterFolk. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how students think, learn, and work, often in ways we do not yet fully understand. Today, we are sharing a WonkyFolk conversation with Mary Wells, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at Bellwether, and Marisa Mission, Senior Policy Analyst at Bellwether, that takes this moment seriously. It is a
Today, we are thrilled to profile the extraordinary Sanjay Mitchell, Executive Director, César Chávez Public Charter School Sanjay Mitchell believes that any type of student can be successful in a charter school environment. “There is no prototype,” Sanjay said. “This is a model that centers student voices and allows them to have more agency over their learning experiences and the type of
The author, currently in Mexico City, discusses ongoing public education issues across the U.S., highlighting significant deficits and leadership problems within multiple districts. Emphasizing that these patterns are prevalent nationwide, the piece calls for a shift in addressing these educational challenges and recognizes the importance of the charter school movement in proposing systemic solutions.
This week in CharterLand, primary results are promising as six out of seven INCS Action candidates won, notably Cleopatra Cowley. Nationally, charter schools are excelling academically, with Idaho and California showing impressive performance. However, Washington lawmakers cut vital funding for charters, highlighting ongoing challenges in the educational landscape.
Today, we are honored to share the extraordinary story of Dr. Sundai Riggins, Head of School at the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School. Originally from New York City, Dr. Sundai Riggins began college with dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist. She earned degrees in English and journalism from the University of Maryland, imagining a future behind a microphone. Instead, she now jokes about using that “broadcast voice”