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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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CCSA Study Finds Charter Public School Teacher Workforce is Diverse in a Wide Variety of Ways

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-13), CCSA has released a new study called The Face of California’s Charter Public School Teachers (Part I) which finds charter public school teachers are racially and ethnically diverse...

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AAPI Heritage Month: "Seeing Myself" in Literary Works at Granada Hills Charter School

Roughly 37,000 students who attend California charter public schools are Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), representing about 5% of all charter school students in the state.

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Former CA Governor Jerry Brown Says Charter Schools Embody "Local Control"

Former California Governor Jerry Brown who enacted legislation that streamlined the state’s school funding system and gave schools greater local control says state legislators have undermined his reforms by implementing far too many regulations that...

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Action Needed Today! Tell Your State Senator to #SupportSB739

On Wednesday, April 26 at 9 AM, CCSA sponsored legislation, SB 739 by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil will face a major vote in the Senate Education Committee. This crucial legislative proposal would extend the 2021 pandemic protection for charter public...

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From KIPP to College: Helping Charter School Students Thrive After High School

From managing rigorous coursework to making connections with new students, the anticipation of finally attending a college or university can be both nerve-racking and exhilarating – especially if you are the first in your family to graduate high...

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CharterNation Podcast Features Special Guest CA Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber

CCSA’s CharterNation Podcast concludes Women’s History Month with a special episode featuring a one-on-one interview with Dr. Shirley N. Weber, California’s Secretary of State and longtime public education advocate.Dr. Weber’s interview is part the...

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