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How to Be a BoardSavvy™ Charter School CEO – BoardOnTrack

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…
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Can Title III Funds Be Used To Pay Educator Salaries?

Can Title III Funds Be Used To Pay Educator Salaries? Yes, but only in specific circumstances. Read our blog to learn more about the impact of 'Supplement vs. Supplant' as it relates to using Title III funds to pay educator salaries.
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Free COVID-19 Letter Template for School Districts

It is important to share information in our communities to help keep everyone healthy and safe, as well as helping to provide them with the assistance they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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rSmart, Leader in Post-Secondary, Mobile-Friendly Campus Portal Integrations Partners with TransACT Communications to Increase Service Offerings for Educators

TransACT Communications, LLC (transact.com) has acquired The rSmart Group, Inc. (www.rsmart.com). Working together, TransACT and rSmart are proud to offer a broader educational service portfolio that will now span K-12 institutions as well as colleges and universities.
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The National Title I Conference is now the National ESEA Conference

The National Title I Conference is now the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) 2019 Conference in Kansas City, MO, 1/30–2/2. Dr. David Holbrook, Executive Director, Federal Programs of TransACT to present: ESSA Title I EL Requirements for All Title I Funded Districts.
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The Indiana Department of Education Collaborates with TransACT For ESSA Implementation Support

The Indiana Department of Education is partnering with TransACT® Parent Notices to help with new Parent and Family Engagement requirements under ESSA and to meet the Civil Rights obligations of schools in working with Limited English Proficient (LEP) families and English Learner (EL) students.
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Guest Blog: Understanding the Impact of Historical Trauma for the Education of Native American Children

We are honored to feature a co-written article between TransACT and Keja Nokomis Whiteman, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians discussing the importance of incorporating cultural history to support positive learning outcomes for English Learners.
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Do Charter School Students Achieve Greater Educational Outcomes?

Do charter school students achieve greater educational outcomes than their peers who attend traditional public schools? Read on to learn more, and to find tools for educators.
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How Funding for Charter Schools has Evolved Over Time

Charter schools celebrated their 25th anniversary recently, so let's take a look at how funding has worked for them over a quarter-century.
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How do English Language Learners Perform in Charter Schools?

Many charter schools are having greater success educating English Language Learners. But why? And how can traditional public schools rise up to those same levels?