Missouri - CharterFolk

CharterFolk Contributor Lea Crusey – 2024 Can Be the Year the Charter Community Saves This Country

January 4, 2024

Lea Crusey, a social entrepreneur and chair of the DC Public Charter School Board, emphasizes the importance of charter schools in empowering families and students. She argues that maintaining these complex systems requires active engagement and accountability. As 2024 approaches, she calls for a recommitment to fostering education and civic responsibility amid societal challenges.

CharterFolk Contributor Dean Johnson – Charter School Funding Equity in Missouri (Finally!)

July 21, 2022

Dean Johnson’s article highlights the significant victory for charter schools in Missouri with the passage of House Bill 1552, which brings funding equity by allocating state funds equal to local school districts. This change, driven by persistent advocacy, corrects longstanding funding disparities affecting over 26,000 charter students, adding $62 million annually.

Newspapers Lament But Offer No Suggestions for Better Education Leadership; Lewis Center Shows Us All How to Celebrate the 30th; Don’t Assume Simple Smiles in Red States

April 30, 2021

CharterFolk voting ends tonight, prompting appreciation for Naomi Shelton’s insights on diverse leadership. Articles highlight instability in educational leadership, calling for structural changes. The Lewis Center celebrates its 30th anniversary, showcasing success. Challenges persist in red states, despite wins, calling for a conversion law to empower educators, improving opportunities for all.