Great Disconnect - CharterFolk

The Great Disconnect of 2021 Becomes Public Education’s Year of National Crack Up

May 26, 2021

In 2021, a significant divide emerged between public education offerings and parental expectations, prompting many families to seek alternative schooling options. While some states pushed for increased school choice, others resisted, reinforcing traditional public education. This discord raises concerns about future federal funding and highlights a growing conflict in educational priorities across states.

Why the Last Thing in the World We Want to Do is Oppose a Moratorium

May 21, 2021

The post discusses the importance of agency in education and encourages participation in a survey by Murmuration to understand the strategic needs of education reformers. It also highlights increasing public support for charter schools despite attempts by the Establishment to impose moratoria, advocating for proactive discussions about charter growth as a defense against such actions.

CharterFolk Momentum Grows; More District Leadership Implosion; The Second Awakening of the National Charter School Movement

May 7, 2021

The CharterFolk community is experiencing significant growth, nearing 1200 national readers and 300 paid subscribers. While highlighting leadership crises in urban school districts, the post emphasizes a transformative moment for the national charter school movement, likening it to the Second Great Awakening, driven by diverse leadership addressing community needs in education.