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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CCSA Kick-Offs Renewal Relief Advocacy Campaign!

CCSA’s top legislative goal this year is to extend charter renewal relief for an additional two years. 532 charter schools would benefit from this extension, and it is the most urgent concern we are hearing from our members.

CCSA engaged Senator...

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Concrete, Boards & Life-Long Lessons: How this Charter School Program Empowers Girls

A group of 25 girls at Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School (AMJ) are proving that skateboarding is not just for boys.

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Now Enrolling

CCSA is excited to share the news that California charter public schools are nowenrolling for the 2023-24 school year!

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USC Hybrid High Graduate Uses Her Background in Anthropology to Promote Ednovate Schools

The CharterNation Blog continues its series called Paying It Forward which profiles charter public school graduates who are giving back to their charter public school community. This week, we feature Ariana Torres, a graduate from Ednovate's USC...

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Top 10 Moments in 2022 As Charters Celebrated 30 Years

Thirty years ago California policymakers and educators came together to pass the state's Charter Schools Act -- a groundbreaking piece of legislation that allowed the state to reimagine education and establish charter public schools. Today, there...

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Aspire Pacific Academy Alum Helps Next Gen Latino Students Become College-Ready

The CharterNation Blog brings you a new ongoing series called Paying It Forward which profiles charter public school graduates who are giving back to their charter public school community. This week, we feature Wendy Sanchez from the Class of 2013...

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