Archives for 2018
National Charter Schools Institute Receives National Dissemination Grant
$2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education will help improve charter authorizing best practices around the country MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and Improvement awarded the National Charter Schools Institute (NCSI) a $2.2 million grant over three years to elevate the quality of charter school authorizing[…]
The National Charter Schools Research Library Introduction
History Matters. It enables us to learn from the past and better shape our future. We are proud to have launched this project to properly archive and share the history of the charter schools movement; an invaluable asset to present and future leaders working to ensure all kids have access to a quality education. Learn[…]
A conversation with Caprice Young and Kevin Chavous
A conversation with Caprice Young and Kevin Chavous hosted by the National Charter Schools Institute in Austin, Texas (June 19, 2018). Caprice Young, Chief Executive Officer at Magnolia Public Schools, and Kevin Chavous, President of Academics, Policy, and Schools at K12 Inc., share their life lessons and experiences. Both Caprice and Kevin travel the country[…]
2018 Essay Contest Winners
Since launching the essay contest during National School Choice Week in January, more than 300 Michigan charter school students have shared their stories with us about who their heroes are. We were deeply moved by the essays received. Through these stories, we learned of many, many students who are embracing challenges and beating the odds[…]
Job Opening: Client Support Specialist
The National Charter Schools Institute is seeking an experienced, high functioning, results-oriented Client Support Specialist to join our team. This person will help us develop and grow a dynamic array of tools and services strategically designed to strengthen performance and productivity in the education sector and across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a[…]
2018 Charter Schools Essay Contest
All students have heroes. In this year’s Michigan Charter Schools Essay Contest, we’re asking middle school and high school students to tell us who their heroes are and why. Is it an inspirational teacher? A courageous parent? Or maybe a faithful friend? Whoever they are, their inspiring stories need to be shared! We want to[…]