Since launching the essay contest during National Schools Choice Week in January, more than 300 Michigan charter school students have shared their stories with us on how their charter schools have helped to prepare them to succeed. Here are the winning stories: Winners Congratulations to our winners! Prizes Prizes will be awarded for first, […]
At the National Charter Schools Institute, we know that people choose to serve on charter school boards for many reasons. But one reason that unites everyone is to make a positive difference for kids. It’s why board members give up their time to ensure that budgets are balanced, ask the tough questions about school performance, […]
Spotlight will highlight a National Charter Schools Institute team member. This month we highlight Dr. Richard Halik. Dr. Richard J. Halik is an Associate with the National Charter Schools Institute. He was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, and attended the Lansing School District, graduating from Lansing Eastern High School. He attended Lansing Community College […]
All students have big dreams. And it’s the work of great schools to make sure they’re prepared academically and with the strength of character to succeed in life. To celebrate National School Choice Week–and how Michigan’s charter schools are getting kids ready for the future–the National Charter Schools Institute and the Michigan Association of Public […]
1st Place Winner from Milwaukee WI; Winning Classroom from Romulus MI December 15, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Don Cooper (989) 317-3510 The National Charter Schools Institute is proud of the thousands of students who annually attend charter schools throughout the nation, and also of the thousands of parents, teachers, school leaders, and charter school […]
A scientist. A musician. An athlete. A doctor. The President of the United States. What do you want to be when you grow up? Since launching the 2016 Midwest Charter Schools Art Contest in September, approximately 2,000 charter school students have shared their self-portraits of their big dreams for their futures. Our panel of judges was inspired by […]
November 23, 2016 Contact: Don Cooper For Immediate Release (989) 317-3510 Mt. Pleasant, MI—James N. Goenner, Ph.D., President and CEO of the National Charter Schools Institute, released the following statement today: “Betsy DeVos is an inspiring champion for children and a bold choice for Secretary of Education. “The American entrepreneurial spirit is what has, and […]
A scientist. A musician. An athlete. A doctor. The President of the United States. What do you want to be when you grow up? Dream big! You can be anything that you want when you grow up. With hard work and help from your parents, teachers, and your school, you can get there. Create a picture […]
On June 29, 2016, the Institute hosted a group of thought leaders and doers for an insightful conversation with Ted Kolderie, Co-Founder of Education Evolving and an inaugural member of the Charter Schools Hall of Fame. One of the originators of the charter schools idea, Ted is known to “challenge the givens.” He is a […]
2016 Charter Schools Essay Contest Winners Announced 1st Place Winners from Oakland County and Kent County May 5, 2016 Contact: Don Cooper For Immediate Release (989) 317-3510 The National Charter School Institute is proud of the thousands of students who annually attend charter schools throughout Michigan, and of the thousands of parents, teachers, school leaders, […]
The Center for Education Reform (CER) Innovation Advisory Council at the 2016 ASU-GSV Summit in San Diego, California; April 18-20. Putting The ‘I’ In Ed Reform – A Reset Toward Innovation As we look back on the past 25 years of education reform, how far have we strayed from our goals? Have we kept our focus? […]
