Arizona

CharterFolk Contributor Lydia Hoffman – What Would it Take for More Charter Schools to Improve the Educational Experiences of Diverse Learners?

Lydia Hoffman, a partner at the Charter School Growth Fund, discusses the need for charter schools to enhance educational experiences for diverse learners, particularly students with disabilities. She emphasizes collaboration, inclusive practices, and family engagement while identifying barriers like funding disparities and the siloing of special education that hinder progress. Through successful examples, she advocates for listening to student and family voices to improve outcomes.

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CharterFolk Chat: Diana Diaz-Harrison of the 2022 Yass Prize Winner, Arizona Autism Charter Schools

This CharterFolk Chat features Diana Diaz-Harrison, Founder of Arizona Autism Charter Schools. Discussing autism diagnosis trends, early intervention benefits, and educational readiness, Diana shares insights from her experience creating an impactful charter school. She emphasizes leadership needs in education and the Yass Prize’s role in expanding autism support across states.

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