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Creekside Charter School’s Focus on the Whole Child Is a True Driver of Success

For five straight years, Creekside Charter School has seen its test scores rise. That has made the K-8, Tahoe-based school not only a top academic performer in comparison to nearby traditional district schools, but also within the state. Last...

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Stanford Bound: A Young Latina’s Path to the University of her Dreams

Today, we’re excited to share with you an audio story of a recent charter school graduate. Curious how your student might qualify for a full-ride scholarship? Listen and learn about Melody and Lorena Fuentes, a family from El Salvador that earned a...

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Top 10 CharterNation Graduation Moments

The caps and gowns. Crossing stages to pick up that hard-earned diploma. Gathering with family in a Hollywood-style booth for a picture that will live on forever.

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University High School’s Graduation Marks End of an Era for Students—And Head of School

Fresno’s University High School finished its school year earlier this month with a two-day, on campus, socially-distanced graduation ceremony.

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Reports: Charter Schools Are Helping to Strengthen Educational Equity

Charter public schools are helping to create a more equitable future by providing a quality K-12 education to historically underserved students. 

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Kepler Neighborhood Charter School’s P.E. Program Aims to Keep Students Connected

The Electric Slide. The Cupid Shuffle. The Woo. These are just a few of the dances that help make up Coach Elliot Murray’s morning workout routine for students at the K-8 Kepler Neighborhood Charter School.

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