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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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An Important Victory for Kids in the Bay Area

Last week, Alpha: Cornerstone Academy families in San Jose secured an important win for their school and the broader charter school movement in California. By a 5-2 margin, the Santa Clara County Board of Education voted to renew the high-performing...

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2020: Navigating a New Era for California's Charter Public Schools

The new year is here—and so too is a new era for nonprofit charter public schools in California. AB 1507 took effect on January 1 while AB 1505 does so on July 1.  

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30 Charter Public Schools Named 2020 California Distinguished Schools

Charter public schools are ending the year, and decade, on an award-winning note. 

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In Their Own Words: Charter School Teachers Reject “Us” Vs. “Them” Mentality in Public Education

Since July, the L.A. School Report has been publishing their “Teacher Spotlight” series, interviewing charter and traditional public school teachers about their practice and how the education system can provide better support. The interviews touch...

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Alumnos de escuelas chárter Ednovate podrán aplicar para una beca completa en la universidad privada USC

USC ofrecerá cinco becas nuevas en el 2020; una para cada clase que se gradúe de las escuelas chárter Ednovate en el sur de California...

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Five Early Holiday Gifts We Received From #CharterNation

The holidays are here and for a lot of people, the bows and wrapping paper won’t be coming off their presents anytime soon. But here at CCSA, we feel like Santa’s been delivering gifts from the charter school movement throughout all of 2019.

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