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The voice of California’s charter school movement

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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Granada Hills Charter Stands the Test of Time

Granada Hills Charter (GHC) is one of a few charter public schools in California that has been in operation for 20 years.

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Innovation in Action: Two Charter Schools Excel in Serving English Learners

CCSA concluded its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month last week by releasing a research brief that offers new insight into English learners who attend California charter public schools.

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Best Charter Public High Schools in 2023-2024

Excellent public high schools can help students nurture their passions and reach their college or career aspirations. Here in California, a significant number of charter public high schools clinched top rankings in this year's U.S. News and World...

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Best Charter Public Middle Schools in 2023-2024

Successful middle schools put students on the right path toward success in high school and beyond. Here in California, a significant number of charter public middle schools secured top rankings in this year's U.S. News and World Report Best Middle...

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Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in 2023-2024

High-quality elementary schools successfully prepare children for later learning and life in general. Here in California, three charter public elementary schools earned top state rankings this year's in U.S. News & World Report Top 10 Best...

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Changing Mindsets: Meet Your Northern California Local Advocacy Team

This month as #CharterNation heads back to school, we’re shining a light on CCSA’s Local Advocacy Teams, which are made up of advocacy professionals who work on the frontlines with CCSA charter school members within counties and districts to...

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Meet our CharterNation storytellers!

Ana Tintocalis

Ana Tintocalis - Director, Media Relations and Research
atintocalis@ccsa.org

Ana is Director of Media Relations and Research and a member of CCSA’s External Affairs Team. In this role, she supports the organization’s mission through creative and effective communications platforms that increase public awareness and support for high-quality public charter schools. Additionally, she will help amplify positive local charter school stories happening to win hearts and minds in target media markets across the state. Read More >>

Myrna Castrejón

Myrna Castrejón - President and Chief Executive Officer
mcastrejon@ccsa.org

As the leader of CCSA, Myrna Castrejón has managed the membership organization representing California's public charter schools since January 2019.

Prior to assuming the role of President and CEO, she served for nearly three years as the Founding Executive Director of Great Public Schools Now, an organization created in winter 2015. As the Executive Director, Myrna led Great Public Schools Now's strategy to transform public education in Los Angeles by expanding high-quality public schools of diverse governance models in the areas most in need of support. Read More >>