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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Interview with Education Equity Champion Rocio Figueroa

This is the first installment in a series of interviews with champions in the fight for educational equity in the K-12 system. 

We had a conversation with Rocío Figueroa, the Director of Equity for English Learners at Ensemble Learning, a nonprofit...

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How are Black students in California doing?

During Black History Month, while we’re celebrating the legacy and accomplishments of Black leaders and pioneers, we’re also focusing on Black students. Specifically, whether our education system is living up to its promise and helping them thrive...

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Alcanzando la Equidad Educativa: Entrevista con Rocío Figueroa

Esta es la primera publicación en una serie de entrevistas con guerreros en la lucha por la equidad educativa en el sector de escuelas K-12.

Conversamos con Rocío Figueroa, la Directora de Equidad para los Aprendices de Inglés en Ensemble Learning,...

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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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