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How to Upgrade Your 21APR Reporting for Ease and Efficiency

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…
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CEO Evaluations: The key to keep and compensate the charter school CEO

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…
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Open Meeting Law Essentials

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…
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A Charter School Board’s Most Important Role

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…
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What Is an “Open Meeting Law”?

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…
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How to Boost Board Member Engagement (Even in Challenging Times)

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…
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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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Eliminating Obstacles to Effective Parent-Teacher Communication

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…
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Succession Planning for Charter School Boards and CEOs

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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Creating a Successful Grants Management Plan

The key to creating a successful grants management plan is making the best possible use of funds to set a program up for long-term success. Research is extremely important during…