ChaterFolk X Vol. 6.12 Marcos Martinez – “Building What It Takes to ‘Be Able'”
Today, we are honored to introduce you to the extraordinary Marcos Martinez, Founder and CEO of PODER Academy Schools in Cheyenne, WY. When Marcos Martinez began developing PODER Academy Schools in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he wanted to give students something he hadn’t known to seek out himself: the chance to specialize. Growing up in Denver, Marcos received a strong
The Fuel That Keeps Us Going – Remembering Brent Bushey
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.
A Wedding. An Election. Noble Outcomes. A Beacon of What’s to Come.
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.
CharterFolk X Vol. 6.11 Arthur Samuels — “Lean Back,” Lean In
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,
CharterFolk Contributor Andy Greenawalt – Playing the Long Game
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
An Omission of Charter Schools More Egregious than NHJ’s
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.
WonkyFolk Vol 38 – Derrell’s Mom Got There First: Unpacking The Nikole Hannah-Jones Article
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