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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Charter Public Schools Embrace Native Wisdom and Heritage

As Native American Heritage Month continues, we pay tribute to three charter public schools in California that are dedicated to serving Native American or Indigenous students, as well as offering unique educational programs focused on teaching...

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Granada Hills Charter Stands the Test of Time

Granada Hills Charter (GHC) is one of a few charter public schools in California that has been in operation for 20 years.

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Innovation in Action: Two Charter Schools Excel in Serving English Learners

CCSA concluded its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month last week by releasing a research brief that offers new insight into English learners who attend California charter public schools.

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Going Above & Beyond: 5 Charter Public Schools Committed to Supporting Homeless Students 

It's back-to-school for #CharterNation this month. More than 685,000 charter public school students are strapping on their backpacks and filing into campuses for the 2023-24 academic school year. 

For the past couple of weeks, many parents have been...

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4 Proof Points that Show CA Voters Support Charter Public Schools

Every year, CCSA commissions an annual poll conducted by Goodwin Simon Strategic Research to understand public sentiment about California’s public education system and what parents find most important in their child’s public education.

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10 Charter High School Grads Receive Bragato Scholarships

CCSA has selected 10 exceptional charter high school students to receive the 2023 Susan Steelman Bragato Scholarship, a statewide award honoring seniors who have overcome adversity, given back to their communities, and are pursuing a post-secondary...

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