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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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#ChartersGiveBack: Central Valley Schools Supporting Frontline Workers & Promoting Literacy

For the second part of our #ChartersGiveBack series, we are highlighting Fresno charter schools that are working hard to produce medical supplies for frontline workers as well as free books for children.

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Ravaged By Wildfire, CORE Butte Now Considered A "Bright Spot" For Supporting Students' Wellbeing

Over the past several years, students and educators at CORE Butte Charter School in Northern California have endured one traumatic event after another – ranging from severe floods to the devastating Camp Fire, a disaster that wiped out the school...

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Students at Inland Empire Charter School Search for Life on Other Planets

Star and light displays take center stage during the holiday season – whether it’s hanging twinkling lights on rooftops or searching for the Christmas star at the center of religious stories.

But children who attend the Norton Science and...

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What Will Engage Inner-city Fresno Students? A Charter Zoo School

Visiting a zoo is at the top of many children’s to-do lists.

But many low-income kids never get to experience the wonder of seeing exotic animals at the zoo and learning about their natural habitats.

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CCSA Launches #ChartersGiveBack Series that Highlights Charters as Pillars of their Communities

As coronavirus cases continue to surge during the holiday season, it is more evident than ever that charters have stepped up during this time of crisis, helping not only their students but also their families by providing everything from free bags...

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Winning Strategies for Meaningful Student Engagement In Distance Learning

It is clear that distance learning will continue to be part of the daily lives of public school students in California in the near future. But an increasing number of studies indicate many students tune out during online instruction – or don’t...

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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 >>