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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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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4 Ways to Get Your Charter School Noticed

To capture the attention of prospective families, media outlets, and local elected officials, charter public schools must get out there and a market themselves.

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How to Create An Affirming School Culture for Black Students

As Black History Month comes to a close, we feature a Q&A with a dynamic Black charter school leader in Los Angeles who explains the importance of creating and nurturing an affirming school culture where Black students can thrive. 

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