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CharterFolk Contributor Alex Medler – Political Defensiveness Undermines the Charter Sector Recovery’s Great Engine of Innovation and a Possible New Authorizer/Charter Dynamic

April 15, 2021

Alex Medler emphasizes the resilience and innovation potential of charter schools in the face of pandemic challenges. He advocates for openness and adaptability among charter leaders, highlighting the need for supportive relationships with authorizers. Embracing honest discussions about struggles can foster a productive recovery, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes and arrangements.

CharterFolk Contributor Greg Richmond – A Priority for the Biden Administration: Professional, not Political, Authorizing

February 4, 2021

In a Contributor Column, Greg Richmond highlights the challenges faced by charter schools in Chicago, particularly Horizon Science Academy. He discusses the political dynamics affecting charter school authorizations, emphasizing the need for professional oversight over politically motivated decisions. Richmond urges the Biden administration to support effective charter schools and their authorizers for better educational outcomes.