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CharterFolk Contributor Subira Gordon – 1,000 Miles From Where I Started – 3 Keys to Effective Advocacy That Aren’t Political

March 7, 2024

Subira Gordon, CEO of the Nashville Charter Collaborative, reflects on her journey from Jamaica to advocating for charter schools. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on excellence, supporting school leaders, increasing visibility of charter schools, and mastering regulatory processes. Gordon stresses that political challenges shouldn’t hinder progress in education advocacy.

CharterFolk Contributor Alan Gottlieb – School Choice and the Montana Paradox

November 16, 2023

The article discusses the introduction of “Community Choice Schools” in Montana, aiming to provide school choice amid legal challenges from traditional education groups. While the passage of House Bill 562 is threatened by lawsuits questioning its constitutionality, advocates remain optimistic about the future of education options in the state, highlighting the demand for alternative schooling methods.

CharterFolk Contributor Rhonda Dillingham – To Be Rather Than to Seem: Gaining True Momentum in North Carolina

October 26, 2023

Rhonda Dillingham discusses recent legislative progress for charter schools in North Carolina, highlighting two significant bills, HB 219 and HB 618, that enhance funding and oversight. The article emphasizes the importance of advocacy, collaboration, and vigilance in the legislative process, aiming to support quality education for all children in the state.

CharterFolk Contributor Rashaun Kemp – Charter School Leaders of Color Fill a Crucial Advocacy Role

October 12, 2023

Good morning, CharterFolk! Today we are pleased to share a contributor column from Rashaun Kemp, the Senior Director of Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement at the National Charter Collaborative (NCC). I provide Rashaun’s bio below. Rashaun is the Senior Director of Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement at the National Charter Collaborative, where he is focused on amplifying