The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) program awards grants to programs to fund after-school enrichment. Research overwhelmingly shows that after-school support, particularly for underprivileged kids and those who would…
After-school and out-of-school-time (OST) programs offer more than just childcare. Research consistently finds that they promote social skills, bolster students’ connection to school, increase school attendance, improve grades and academic…
Have you scheduled your next CEO evaluation? If not, you’re not alone. Nearly 30% of CEOs report to us that their boards don’t follow a consistent CEO evaluation process. (That’s…
Join us live on Jan. 27 for this free charter school board governance training webinar. Or, register to get the recording as soon as it’s available. Though the specifics vary…
Arguably, a charter school board’s most important role is its partnership with the CEO. It’s up to the board to hire, evaluate, and support the CEO. The start of the…
Whether or not you’re new to charter school governance, you’ve asked this question at some point: What is an “Open Meeting Law”? Or, more likely, you’ve wondered if your charter…
Board member engagement is high on a lot of people’s minds right now. Charter school governance certainly has become exponentially more complex amid the pandemic. And, for many, even fully…
An effective charter school organization hinges on a strong partnership between the board and its CEO. Yet, most charter school leaders have very little governance experience. But whether you’re leading…
Effective parent-teacher communication is proven to positively impact academic and emotional outcomes for students. Evidence shows that students with involved families are more engaged in the classroom and more likely…
It’s best practice to have a succession plan before you ever need to use it. An effective succession-planning process will enable your organization not to lose operational momentum should one…
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