Charter schools have consistently provided access to crucial non-academic resources throughout the pandemic, supporting community outcomes with a “whole child” approach. At Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) Public Schools, one aspect of this is...
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Seventeen-year-old Angelica Sandez loves everything about NASA – and it shows! She’s often wearing NASA T-shirts at school. Her smartphone’s home screen displays the NASA logo. Angelica also frequently shares her dream of becoming a NASA engineer.
Oct 14, 2021
CharterNation Podcast: Charter School Leader Celebrates Value of Indigenous Education Model
As the end of Latino Heritage Month nears, we caught up with Marcos Aguilar, the executive director of Anahuacalmecac International University Prep. It’s the latest interview in our Change Makers series during the CharterNation Podcast.
Public schools aiming to improve academic outcomes for Latino students can find inspiration from a pair of charter public schools doing just that!
Oct 5, 2021
Latina Charter Public School Principal Encourages Students to Embrace Their Cultural Roots
Norma Sandoval believes being a Latino educator is a strength. “I was taught my history and am aware of my roots,” says Norma, the principal of McGill School of Success in San Diego. “What you do and say is a reflection of your ancestors … if you do...
The pandemic continues to reveal that chronic stress negatively impacts students’ academic progress as well as their social and emotional well-being.
