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CCSA’s CharterNation is your go-to source for charter school news and stories from the Golden State. Whether you’re listening to our podcast or reading stories from our blog, we strive to bring you real stories from charter school thought leaders, students, families, and educators on the frontlines.

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Charter Public Schools Embrace Native Wisdom and Heritage

As Native American Heritage Month continues, we pay tribute to three charter public schools in California that serve Native American or Indigenous students and offer unique educational programs focused on teaching Native American history and culture.

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High-Quality Charter Public Schools Are Here to Stay

A record number of California’s charter public schools—about 75% of them—are embarking on a major journey beginning this academic year. Between now and 2027, over 900 charter public schools will navigate the state’s charter renewal process.

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Empowering Spanish-Speaking Parents to be Equity Champions

"Innovate & Educate" is a monthly column by Mryna Castrejón, President and CEO of CCSA, the largest statewide charter public school association in the U.S. Ms. Castrejón explores statewide K-12 issues through a charter public school lens in this...

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CCSA Awards 10 Outstanding Charter School Grads with Bragato Scholarships

Ten outstanding charter high school students were selected to receive the 2024 Susan Steelman Bragato Scholarship this year, a statewide award given by CCSA every year to honor charter graduates who have overcome adversity, given back to their...

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10 Exceptional Charter Schools Share Key Practices for Producing College and Career Bound Students

The 2024 Portrait of the Movement: How California’s Charter Public Schools Are Preparing Students for College and Career focuses on ten exceptional charter public schools – and five innovative practices – which are helping to send significantly more...

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California's Best Charter Public High Schools in 2024

Many California charter public high schools earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report and Niche in 2024. In addition, the California Department of Education honored a whole host of charter public high schools with the prestigious California...

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