Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Robert Vagi, the Senior Director of Research and Membership at the Tennessee Charter School Center. We provide a bio for Robert below. Robert Vagi is the Senior Director of Research and Membership at TCSC. Prior to joining the Center, Robert worked in
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we’re back with Volume 7 of “CharterFolk on the Move,” an update by Mollie Mitchell, the President and Founder of The K12 Search Group, about CharterFolk taking on new positions of leadership within the movement. We provide a bio for Mollie below. Mollie Mitchell is the President and Founder of The K12
Christina Greenberg, CEO of Edgility Search, highlights the importance of proactive succession planning in educational organizations. She addresses common challenges faced during leadership transitions and emphasizes the need to evaluate internal talent, develop key competencies, and create accountability. Proper planning ensures effective leadership continuity, maintains morale, and supports students and communities.
Ben Sayeski’s Contributor Column emphasizes the importance of utilizing educational data to assess student performance. He argues that stakeholders must address systemic barriers to data access to identify underperforming schools and improve educational outcomes. With adequate political will and effective visualization tools, transparency in data can lead to meaningful changes in education.
Cameron Curry reflects on his dual experiences with charter schools in California and North Carolina. While both states offer diverse educational choices, significant differences in legislative support impact their growth. California’s restrictive environment contrasts with North Carolina’s supportive stance, fostering optimism and innovation. Both states highlight charter schools’ impact on communities and student success.
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today we’re happy to share with you a Contributor Column from Adkeem Jackson, the Senior Director of Community Mobilization for the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA). We provide a bio for Adkeem below. Adkeem Jackson is the Senior Director of Community Mobilization for the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA). In
Good morning, CharterFolk Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Dr. Noemi Donoso, who is the CEO of New Schools for Baton Rouge. We provide a brief bio for Noemi below. Dr. Noemi Donoso has transformed educational outcomes for hundreds of thousands of students across five states through three decades of visionary
Pagee Cheung, co-founder of MESA Charter High Schools, reflects on the urgent need for collaboration between K-12 and higher education systems to enhance student success. As she transitions to the College Persistence Coalition, she emphasizes building meaningful pathways and equitable solutions to address systemic inequities and improve college persistence for all students.
Darryl Cobb, President of the Charter School Growth Fund, emphasizes the importance of educational excellence amidst rapid charter school expansion. He highlights successful leaders from the “Leader to Leader” podcast who prioritize academic achievement, community needs, and holistic student development. The commitment to excellence must guide growth in the charter school movement.
Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are please to share a Contributor Column from Kelly Garrett, who is concluding a remarkable run as Executive Director of KIPP St. Louis. We provide a bio for Kelly below. Kelly Garrett is Executive Director of KIPP St. Louis, a high performing charter management organization serving over 2,100 students in