Good authorizing is about function more than form; there is no one type of authorizer or authorizing structure that works best in all circumstances. Indeed, every authorizer type comes with its own … Read More
NACSA’s 2021 Supplemental Renewal Guidance encourages authorizers to approach COVID-era renewals with both an equity and high-quality accountability lens. The guidance offers sample questions and responses for authorizers, but is neither a … Read More
Renewal guidance for public charter schools The decision to renew — or not — is complex work, requiring the balancing of diverse and often competing interests. The global pandemic brought even more … Read More
Running a school is the most challenging and most fulfilling job in education. As the global pandemic hit, “challenging” didn’t even begin to describe what school leaders faced. For charter school … Read More
This blog post was written by Sonia C. Park, Executive Director, Diverse Charter Schools Coalition. The mission of the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition is to catalyze and support the creation and expansion of high-quality, diverse-by-design … Read More
Please find the full op-ed originally posted on the Education Post website in May 2021. Karega Rausch is the president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers. Naomi N. … Read More
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote a blog post detailing a bill out of West Virginia that would have been a recipe for disaster for kids and families choosing charter schools. At the … Read More
NACSA’s Financial Oversight Resource The full financial impact of COVID-19 on charter schooling is unknown, but financial challenges lie ahead this year and beyond. But not all schools will feel the financial … Read More
Addressing Data Gaps During a Pandemic We need great, innovative schools that can meet the unique and diverse needs of students across the country. As schools navigate learning during COVID-19, all schools, charter authorizers, and … Read More
NACSA’s Continuity of Learning (COL) Resource School will look different this year, in every school and in every community. Given the likelihood that instruction will occur across multiple settings, schools must ensure … Read More