Research on School Closure Messaging: What Works
February 24, 2026 | Courtney Hughley
Five years ago, I was the COO at a charter school, and something was becoming increasingly obvious: we consistently did...
Commentary
Better Together: Reflections from the DCSC Convening
February 20, 2026
I attended the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition (DCSC) convening earlier this month, and I’ve been reflecting on what stayed with me most. This year’s theme was “Better Together.” DCSC even commissioned a …
I attended the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition (DCSC) convening earlier this month, and I’ve been reflecting on what stayed with me most. This year’s theme was “Better Together.” DCSC even commissioned a …
Commentary
2026 NACSA Leaders Program Cohort
February 19, 2026
Meet the newest members of NACSA’s Leaders Program. These leaders are committed to building systems that are transparent, equitable, and grounded in quality. Bridgett Abston Bridgett Abston is the Director of Authorizing …
Meet the newest members of NACSA’s Leaders Program. These leaders are committed to building systems that are transparent, equitable, and grounded in quality. Bridgett Abston Bridgett Abston is the Director of Authorizing …
Who We Are
The National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) is an independent voice for thoughtful charter authorizing practices and policies that lead to more great public schools.
What is Authorizing?
Authorizers are the entities that decide who can start a new charter school, set academic and operational expectations, oversee school performance, and decide if a school remains open.
Authorizing Principles & Standards
Resource guides that identify core authorizer responsibilities and describe how the principles are upheld within each responsibility. They are designed to help set high expectations.
NACSA'S Three-Year Plan
NACSA believes all children should attend high-quality schools. Our goal is by 2028 to see more than 1.5 million charter school students enrolled in exceptionally high-quality schools.