Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are happy to present a Contributor Column from Tina Long, the Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer at Exalt Education in Little Rock, Arkansas. We provide a bio for Tina below. Tina Long is Exalt Education’s Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer. In her capacity, she supervises principals and academic leaders while
Dr. Jim Goenner emphasizes the need for the charter schools movement to maintain its original spirit, warning against becoming too bureaucratic and cautious. He advocates for breaking barriers and promoting educational freedom through a movement that prioritizes students’ needs over sector mentality. The goal is to inspire urgency and empower change for every child’s education.
Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are happy to present a follow up Contributor Column from Noah Devine, the Executive Director of the Missouri Charter Public Schools Association. We provide a bio for Noah below. Noah Devine is the Executive Director of the Missouri Charter Public Schools Association. Devine has dedicated his career to championing educational
Brent Bushey, CEO of Fuel OKC, emphasizes the need for quality public schools to attract families back to Oklahoma City’s urban core amidst declining student enrollment. Fuel OKC aims to raise the percentage of students in quality schools from 20% to 50% by 2030, investing in charter networks and community revitalization efforts.
LISA Academy, Arkansas’s largest charter school district, led by Dr. Fatih Bogrek, has grown substantially since its 2004 founding, serving over 4,500 students across multiple campuses. Focusing on STEM education, it emphasizes a supportive, community-driven approach. Committed to academic excellence, LISA prepares students for college and life, fostering leadership and innovation.
Kendall Massett, executive director of the Delaware Charter School Network, reflects on her first experience at the Delaware State Fair where over 100 families expressed interest in charter schools. The event highlighted the ongoing challenge of dispelling myths about charter schools and showcased the importance of community connections in education advocacy.
Aida Rodriguez, CEO of Goodbeat Education, advocates for using digital media to empower parents to share authentic stories about education. As traditional methods wane, social media becomes crucial for public charter schools to maintain enrollment and advocacy. Goodbeat trains families to shape education discussions through relatable content and grassroots organizing.
Good afternoon, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Sarah Meskin, director of communications for Bluum in Boise, Idaho. We provide a bio for Sarah below. Sarah Meskin serves as the Director of Communications for Bluum. Born and raised in Danville, California, she spent several years volunteering for different educational nonprofits
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Matt Tyson, the CEO of Tapestry Public Charter Schools in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide a bio for Matt below. Dr. Matthew M. Tyson is an educational leader based in Atlanta who began his career as a special education teacher and currently serves
Mike Huguelet, Iowa Coalition of Public Charter Schools director, shares his mother’s lesson: relationships matter. From Noble Schools to Des Moines, he saw systems fail without connection. After personal tragedy, he built Iowa’s charter movement, doubling schools, quadrupling enrollment, securing laws and startup funding. His mission: student-centered relationships driving excellence.