CharterNation

The voice of California’s charter public school movement

CCSA’s CharterNation is your go-to source for charter public school news and stories from the Golden State. We strive to bring you real stories from charter school thought leaders, students, families, and educators on the frontlines.

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Celebrating Charter Schools that are Offering Social-Emotional Support

How are charter public schools supporting the social-emotional wellbeing of students during the pandemic?

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Tanner’s Story: Defying the Odds at Coastal Academy

Sixteen-year-old Tanner Rico has been confined to a wheelchair due to a rare genetic disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which causes the muscles in the body to become weak and damaged over time.

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Meet the New Leaders at Three San Diego Charter Public Schools

San Diego welcomed three new charter public school leaders this year at campuses known for their creativity and community engagement. All three leaders spent much of their careers in traditional public schools, later turning to charter public...

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What is Learning Loss—and how has it Impacted Students?

For months now, there’s been an ongoing and intense debate about whether learning loss is real for students. Make no mistake: it is.

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Charter Schools Leave Their Mark in New U.S. News Best Schools Rankings

U.S. News and World Report recently launched its Best Schools rankings for elementary and middle schools across the country. And while the rankings are new, here’s what’s not: California’s charter public schools leaving their mark.

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Getting Involved: Latino Parents at Three San Diego Charter Schools Share Their Journeys

According to most educators, parent engagement is a shared responsibility in which schools and other community agencies and organizations are committed to reaching parents in meaningful ways, while parents are committed to actively supporting their...

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