Brent Bushey, CEO of Fuel OKC, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a significant legacy in education. He was celebrated for his optimism, dedication to improving Oklahoma City’s educational landscape, and commitment to community. His vision propelled growth in charter schools, inspiring many to continue his work in advocating for quality education.
The author shares a personal story about their niece Isabel’s wedding, highlighting the positive impact of charter schools through Isabel’s husband, Jose, an art teacher. The piece emphasizes the struggles and successes of Chicago’s charter schools, the upcoming elections, and the importance of educational reform, advocating for opportunities that change students’ lives.
Today, we are honored to share the extraordinary story of Arthur Samuels, Co-founder and Executive Director of Math, Engineering, Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School in Brooklyn. If you have been in the charter school movement long enough, you may know Arthur Samuels as a founding member of the rap group, Charta Squad. In 2009,
Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Andy Greenawalt, Board Member at Austin Achieve in Austin, Texas. We provide a bio for Andy below. Andy retired from Dell Computer Corporation in September 2000 after a successful 24-year career in information technology. He has since directed his efforts toward various
The recent discussions critique the omission of charter schools in major media, despite their strong academic performance compared to district schools. The data suggests charter schools excel, with high percentages in top performance tiers, while district schools struggle. Advocates argue that the charter school movement deserves broader recognition as a leading solution for public education reform.
Good morning, CharterFolk. Today Andy and I are happy to share a WonkyFolk recording with Derrell Bradford about the recent NHK article. You can find a full description along with a link to the podcast as well as a transcript and show notes on the CharterFolk website. You can also find it at Spotify and
Good day, CharterFolk. Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column We provide a bio for Katie below. Katie Charnley is the Founder and Executive Director of the Virginia Charter School Alliance and Assistant Principal at Middleburg Community Charter School in Loudoun County, Virginia. With more than 13 years in public education, she has
The post discusses the evolving educational landscape shaped by global trends, particularly the impact of AI tutoring amid government restrictions in China and alternative instruction in India. It emphasizes parents’ increasing agency in seeking education solutions, highlighting contrasts in responses to educational challenges and the need for trust between parents and educational providers.
Today, we are honored to profile the extraordinary Dr. Benjamin Merrill, Executive Director and Principal of Meridian Medial Arts Charter High School in Meridian, Idaho. Dr. Benjamin Merrill spent most of his early professional career driven by the desire to prove that his upbringing did not define him. Today, he focuses on building the school
Weekend greetings, CharterFolk. I got up this morning planning to write on another topic and then saw a flurry of pieces that made me change my plans. The first was the Washington Post Editorial Board … … following up on Eva Moskowitz’s op-ed from last week … … excoriating New York for simultaneously backing away