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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Asian American and Pacific Islander Charter School Students

California's Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population has witnessed remarkable growth over the years. Home to the largest AAPI population in the United States, the state hosts over 6.7 million AAPI individuals, constituting a...

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Alumni Series: Granada Hills Grad Takes Center Stage in Business and Dance

This month, CCSA launches the Face of Charter School Success alumni series as part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration of charters in California. From now until the end of this year, we'll spotlight the accomplishments of charter school...

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Q&A Series: A Commitment to Roots and Equity

On this final day of Black History Month, we bring you the second-part of a Q&A series called Black Charter School Heroes. CCSA believes the histories, stories, and voices of Black educators should be centered, honored, and uplifted every day –...

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Q&A Series: Leading the Way to Educational Excellence

During the remaining days of Black History Month, we’ll bring you the thoughts and perspectives of influential Black charter public school educators in a two-part Q&A series called Black Charter School Heroes. CCSA believes the histories, stories,...

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How Family and Community Partnerships Keep Mueller Charter School Moving Forward

Despite the highs and lows brought on by the pandemic, Mueller Charter School—with three schools serving students from TK-12 across Chula Vista—has persevered by forging strong partnerships between families and their local communities. “From the...

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#WhateverItTakes: Charter Schools Move with Urgency to Keep Students Safe and in the Classroom

The latest pandemic surge has brought with it another wave of instability for our students’ education. But as we’ve seen throughout previous phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, charter public schools across our state are committing to putting kids...

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