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Bold by Choice Podcast | About S2 E1: The Idea

About Season 2, Episode 1: The Idea Every movement has a beginning. For chartering, it did not start with national policy, but with a bold idea scribbled on paper, shared in speeches, debated in think tanks, and carried into law by people who believed public education could be more than what it was.  In this first episode of…

Convening the Nation’s Education Leaders

National Summit on Education 2025 ExcelinEd’s annual National Summit on Education is the nation’s premier gathering of education policymakers, state education chiefs and advocates. Each year, more than a thousand state and national…

Engaging Community, Sharing Leadership

EVALUATION25 AEA invites evaluation practitioners, researchers, and community members to explore and advance the future of evaluation at Evaluation 2025. This year’s theme, Engaging Communities, Sharing Leadership, reflects our commitment to…

Empowering Educators of Color for Student Success

Amplify 2025 The 8th Annual Amplify Conference, hosted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri, takes place on Friday and Saturday,…

Reaching At-Promise Students Association

2025 Annual RAPSA Forum The 2025 RAPSA Forum is centered around advancing inclusive education and redefining success for opportunity youth. This year’s sessions are organized into five key strands, each…

Is Public Education Obsolete?

How Chartering Can Build a Better Future for Students, Educators, and Communities A Tribute to Ted Kolderie at 95 By Jim Goenner, Ph.D. Everything Becomes Obsolete Everything that stops growing and adapting eventually becomes obsolete. Not because it fails, but because the world keeps changing.  The horse did not fail; the car made it unnecessary. Candles did…

Listening to Lead — Seeking First to Understand Your School Community

Governing for Greatness Series Listening to Lead — Seeking First to Understand Your School Communit Effective boards don’t just make decisions—they listen deeply first. In this session, board members will…

Bold by Choice

Dare to Take Bold Action! We believe advancing education for kids takes courage. This movement celebrates the individuals and organizations making courageous, impactful decisions that shape the future of learning….

National Association of Charter School Authorizers

NACSACon 2025 NACSACon is more than just an authorizing conference – IT’S A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.Get ready to launch into an unforgettable conference experience! Whether you’re charting new territory in authorizing…

Texas Charter Schools Conference

2025 PCPCS Annual Conference 20 Years of Choice: Honoring Innovation, Celebrating Resilience, and Inspiring a Bright Future. We’re excited to welcome you as we come together for the PCPCS 2025…

Texas Charter Schools Conference

Growing Toward Tomorrow The Texas Public Charter Schools Conference is committed to advancing the quality of public charter schools and improving student achievement through strengthening, motivating and collaborating with our…

2025 CSDC Conference

The annual event not-to-be missed by California charter school leaders. The CSDC Conference is your one-stop shop for in-depth content—including the Leadership Update Presentation—relationship building, and connection to the resources…

May 2025 A-GAME Gala: Award Winners and Gala Photo

The 2025 A-GAME Award Gala was an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration. Held during the A-GAME Convening in Atlanta, the event brought together visionary authorizers and partner organizations who are leading the way in redefining charter school accountability. With a red carpet welcome, elegant atmosphere, and a powerful spirit of gratitude, the gala…

NCSC25 Photo-Booth & Sessions Gallery

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #606, joined us in a session, or simply said hello in the hallway during NCSC25! Whether you joined us at the Board & Authorizer Homeroom, attended one of our panels, or just popped into the photo booth for a moment of fun—we loved connecting with you. We…

Bold by Choice: Takeaways from the 2025 National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC25)

Orlando, FL | June 29 – July 2 When we boarded our flights to Orlando for the National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC25), our team carried more than just luggage. We brought a mission to guide us: Bold by Choice. This mantra sets the tone for everything we do. It reflects how we show up for…

Board & Authorizer Homeroom at NCSC25

Thank you for starting your day with us at the Board and Authorizer Homeroom at NCSC25! It was a pleasure to connect and engage with leaders like you—people who know and care that chartering is more than policy. It’s a promise we are proving together. We hope you gained bold ideas, wise questions, and new…

New School & Start-Up Support for Boards

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Board Retreats

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Board Strategic Planning

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Board Services

BOARD SERVICES Strong Boards.Strong Schools.Stronger Futures. Boards are the backbone of great schools. Our Board Services are designed to strengthen governance, build leadership capacity, and ensure every decision made advances…

Podcast

About the Podcast Bold by Choice Podcast unveils the untold stories of the charter schools movement—its origins, innovations, and ongoing evolution. Hosted by Vashaunta Harris and Jim Goenner of the…