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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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Student: I wouldn’t be getting three college degrees without my charter school

Guest author: Montay McDaniel II

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Back to School Season Captures Character of Charter Schools

Charter public schools across California are officially back from summer break. And they wasted no time taking to social media to showcase their enthusiasm about the upcoming year. What we love about these pictures is that they perfectly capture the...

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New School Year, Same Commitment

Students, parents, and educators are getting ready for a brand new school year. That means new classes, new experiences, and new schools.

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Historically Disadvantaged Students From Charter Public Schools Are More Likely to Attend CA Public Universities

Historically disadvantaged students graduating from charter public schools are more likely to attend University of California and California State University colleges than their counterparts in traditional public schools. That’s according to new...

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Remembering the 2019 Graduation Season

Let’s be honest, every graduation season is a special one. And 2019 was no exception. Students crossing the graduation stage and into a new life journey. Parents tearing up and cheering them on. Educators wearing smiles throughout. It all makes for...

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Fun. Engaging educator. Believes in all kids.

Those are just some of the words used by students and colleagues to describe Yogeshwari Patel, our 2019 Hart Vision Teacher of the Year. She received the award at this year’s 26th Annual California Charter Schools Conference in Sacramento.

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Meet our CharterNation storytellers!

Ana Tintocalis

Ana Tintocalis - Director, Media Relations and Research
atintocalis@ccsa.org

Ana is Director of Media Relations and Research and a member of CCSA’s External Affairs Team. In this role, she supports the organization’s mission through creative and effective communications platforms that increase public awareness and support for high-quality public charter schools. Additionally, she will help amplify positive local charter school stories happening to win hearts and minds in target media markets across the state. Read More >>

Myrna Castrejón

Myrna Castrejón - President and Chief Executive Officer
mcastrejon@ccsa.org

As the leader of CCSA, Myrna Castrejón has managed the membership organization representing California's public charter schools since January 2019.

Prior to assuming the role of President and CEO, she served for nearly three years as the Founding Executive Director of Great Public Schools Now, an organization created in winter 2015. As the Executive Director, Myrna led Great Public Schools Now's strategy to transform public education in Los Angeles by expanding high-quality public schools of diverse governance models in the areas most in need of support. Read More >>