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The voice of California’s charter public 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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La Clave del Éxito: Familias Involucradas

¿Qué tienen en común los padres que buscan opciones de educación para sus hijos? Conocí a dos padres de familia, Delia García de Guatemala y Joel Merino de México. Ambos me contaron como se enteraron de la escuela Equitas Academy la cual les quedó...

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Charter Schools Enjoy Greater Flexibility

Another defining trait of California’s charter public schools is the flexibility they enjoy.

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Interview with Education Equity Champion Jay Artis-Wright

We recently had a chance to chat with Jay Artis-Wright, CCSA’s Vice President of Policy and Public Affairs. A mother of three, Jay has over 15 years of fighting for educational equity, including work at the New Jersey Charter School Association and...

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Charter schools are accountable to the families they serve

An important part of what makes charter public schools unique is that they are directly accountable to the families they serve. At the heart of that accountability is a promise to improve academic outcomes for students—or face possible closure.

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Aquí están los hechos en cuanto al impacto fiscal de las escuelas chárter

Durante años, la oposición ha atacado a nuestras escuelas, alegando que las familias que optan en mandar a sus hijos a escuelas chárter dañan al distrito escolar. Ellos insisten que las familias que eligen escuelas chárter de calidad (que a menudo...

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Here’s the reality about the impact of charter school funding

For years now, opponents have attacked charter schools, claiming charter families impact school district funding. They insist that the growing number of families—often Black, Latinx, and low-income-- choosing quality charter schools is draining...

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