CNN Town Hall Fact Check: Correcting Senator Sanders on Charter Schools
Senator Sanders’ appearance on CNN last night spread falsehoods about charter schools. It’s clear that he doesn’t […]
Research & Publication
Education is not one-size-fits-all
Charter School Facts from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Voters know that a one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn’t […]
New Report: Charter School Leaders of Color Build Strong School Culture to Drive Student Success
Washington, D.C. — December 9, 2019 — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance), in partnership with […]
FLDOE Seeks Feedback on Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act
The Florida Department of Education is seeking feedback on the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century […]
Changes to Model Forms for Charter Schools and their Sponsors – November 2019
Memo from Adam Emerson, Charter Schools Director, Florida Department of Education Phone: (850) 245-9631 At their meeting in Flagler […]
Information about the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, Phase 2
Information from the Florida Department of Education / Memorandum from Henry Mack, Chancellor Division of Career and Adult Education, November […]
Separating Truth from Fiction as Charter Schools Transition from Shiny Theory to Gritty Reality
Center on Reinventing Public Education – Friday, November 1, 2019 – Robin Lake Long known as uncomfortable truth-tellers in education […]
Lanier Upshaw launches new Employee Benefits Plan specifically designed for charter schools
October 2019 — The new Employee Benefits Plans created by FCSA partner Lanier Upshaw provides many of the advantages normally […]
Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building an Effective Staff
Press Release – National Alliance for Public Charter Schools – September 9, 2019 Washington, DC – Today, the National Alliance […]
Principals Are the Most Trusted Professionals
Education Week – 9/20/19 – Congratulations, principals. Americans trust you. They trust you more than police, more than military leaders, […]
School-Entry Requirements Waiver for Students Displaced by Hurricane Dorian
On August 29, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-190, declaring a state of emergency as a result of the […]
2nd Annual 504 Conference Series
Does your 504 team face challenges when making student “eligibility” determinations under Section 504? Are doctors and other private practitioners […]
Suicide Risk Assessment Instruments – FLDOE Memo
Counselors or designated mental health employees may use the instruments identified in an FLDOE memo dated August 30, 2019 when […]
Mental Wellness Impacts Every School and District – Learn How Bridg-It Can Help
Bridg-it brings a revolutionary school climate and culture tool that uses analytics to anticipate and address student mental wellness. […]
The Math Teacher’s Guide to Building Your Dream Classroom
Can you feel it? There is a buzz in the air. No, not the buzz of your cell phone. The […]
Transferring Confidence: Crafting uniquely structured employee benefit solutions
August 10, 2019 – Shane Wingo, LanierUpshaw “You can’t do it that way.” – Doubters “Nope, that’s not going to […]
The federal Charter Schools Program: A short, opinionated history, part II
Thomas Fordham Institute – July 31, 2019 – by Chester E. Finn, Jr. – This essay is part of the […]
Updates to the Best & Brightest Program for the 2019-2020 school year
July 29, 2019 – The Florida Department of Education recently released an FAQ outlining the changes to the Best & […]
All Public Schools Must Have a Safe-Schools Officer on Campus by Aug 1, 2019
July 19, 2019 – Updates were made to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act via SB7030 during […]