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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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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#ChartersGiveBack: SoCal Charter Schools Serve Up Meals & Virtual Athletics to Support Students

For the final entry in our #ChartersGiveBack series, we are highlighting three different charter school networks in Southern California and their stand-out efforts to meet the physical and emotional needs of students during the pandemic.

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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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