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NACSA names Guerschmide Saint-Ange as Chief Operations & Talent OfficerKarega Rausch, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), announced today that Guerschmide Saint-Ange joins NACSA as chief operations and talent officer. “I’ve been a long-time partner … |
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Statement on the Verdict of the Derek Chauvin TrialWe grieve for the racism and brutality Black people continue to face in this country, and the murder of George Floyd. The long, hard work to become a more just nation requires … |
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NACSA Names Veronica Brooks-Uy as Vice President of PolicyKarega Rausch, president and CEO of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), announced today that Veronica Brooks-Uy will serve as NACSA’s vice president of policy. Brooks-Uy brings more than 10 … |
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National Association of Charter School Authorizers Launches Search for New Leader Following Resignation of CEOThe National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) announced today that Greg Richmond, its President and CEO, resigned and departed the organization, and M. Karega Rausch, NACSA’s current Vice President of Research … |
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Analysis of Georgia’s Charter School Proposals and Approved Schools Reveals Growing, Diverse SectorCHICAGO — A new report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) offers a first-ever look at the trends in Georgia’s charter school pipeline—what kinds of schools are being … |
Blogs
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What Can Tell Us More? Multiple Measures CanFirst in a Series David Greenberg VP, Authorizer Learning & Development When we take a hard look at students in our schools, and want to know how they’re doing—really doing—it’s probably more … |
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Authorizers Must Be Willing ParticipantsHigh-quality charter schools start with high-quality authorizing. So, what differentiates great authorizing leaders from the pack? Our evidence shows that, in addition to abiding by national best practices, the best authorizers in … |
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Guest Blog: The Mind Trust on CSP and Community-Driven ChangeBrandon Brown, CEO of The Mind Trust on CSP and Community-Driven Change Indianapolis, Indiana is home to a diverse and growing community of public charter schools. Demand from families, especially families of … |
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Who Authorizes: Negs and Mayoral OfficesNon-educational governmental entities (NEG) are a rare type of authorizer—there are only three! In all three cases, the NEG is a city and/or mayoral office. In a mayoral authorizing structure, authorizing staff … |
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Who Authorizes: Independent Chartering Boards and BeyondIndependent Chartering Boards (ICBs)—sometimes known as state charter commissions or statewide alternate authorizers—authorize statewide. ICB members, usually appointed by elected officials, oversee authorizing work, including the hiring of staff. Although an ICB … |