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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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Remembering MLK: CCSA Bay Area Advocate Recalls Working Alongside MLK's Right-Hand Man

This week, we're profiling CCSA staff members who use the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. to empower individuals, strengthen school communities, bridge barriers, and/or create solutions to social problems.   

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Unique Charter School Partners with CA Conservation Corps to Prepare Youth for the Workforce

When 21-year-old Yadira Chavez first learned about John Muir Charter School, she was earning minimum-wage packing and labeling produce as a warehouse worker.

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EQUITY CHAMPION: From Cooking Classes To Crunches, Coach Chavez Is on a Mission To Get Kids Moving

Physical Education (PE) and sports at most California public schools has been sidelined this year in order to protect the health and safety of students amid the pandemic. At the same time, many families are now grappling with how to keep their kids...

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CCSA Conference is Going Virtual

This year’s California Charter Schools Conference will be like no other in its history: we’re going completely virtual!

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Meet the 10 New Charter School Leaders on CCSA's Member Council

Recently, we announced the seating of 10 new representatives on CCSA’s Member Council. These leaders come from all different types of charter schools and embody the diversity that has long been a strength of the charter school sector.

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#ChartersGiveBack Series Ends on an Inspirational High Note

CCSA just wrapped up a road trip of sorts – from Oakland to Santa Ana – in which we profiled inspirational charter schools in our #ChartersGiveBack series.

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