Press Releases

Multi-State Analysis of Charter School Proposals and Approvals Reveals a Diverse Sector Shaped by Authorizers Report uncovers increased share of freestanding school proposals, decrease in for-profit and “No Excuses” proposals, and few proposals receive philanthropic support.  CHICAGO — A new report released today by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) offers a never-before-seen … March 13, 2019 | Media Contact

New Digital Campaign Highlights the Need to Improve Charter School Authorizing New explainer videos demystify the role of charter school authorizers, which remains largely misunderstood 25 years into the charter school movement. The critical role authorizers play in determining the overall quality of … November 13, 2018 | Media Contact

NACSA CEO Testifies to Congress on Power of Charter School Authorizing On June 13, 2018, NACSA President and CEO Greg Richmond and a select panel of education reform leaders will testify in front of the House Education and Workforce Committee on the value of charter … June 12, 2018 | Media Contact

NACSA Testifies on CA Authorizing Bill SB 1362 Today, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Policy Director Veronica Brooks-Uy will testify before the California Senate Education Committee on SB 1362, a bill that addresses charter school authorizing issues … April 18, 2018 | Media Contact

New Report Identifies What Charter School Authorizers Do Differently to Achieve High-Performing Portfolios New report finds successful authorizing depends on great leadership, institutional commitment, and strong professional judgment CHICAGO — Today, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) releases “Leadership, Commitment, Judgment: Elements of … February 27, 2018 | Media Contact