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Lessons from our work alongside the Colorado Charter School InstituteBy Mary Bradley, Chief Operating Officer, National Charter Schools Institute Across the country, charter school authorizers are being asked to hold several important responsibilities at once. They must protect students and public trust, establish clear expectations, hold schools accountable for results, respect school autonomy, and respond when traditional…

This companion guide provides examples of evidence that school operators, governing boards, and authorizers may use to examine replication readiness. Strong evidence should show not only that a system exists, but that it is documented, implemented consistently, sustainable over time, and reasonably transferable to another school setting.

Future Ready Replication Readiness Guidebook A practical guide for charter school leaders, governing boards, and authorizers

Expanding access to high-quality career-connected charter schools is essential to ensuring more students graduate prepared for success in college, careers, and life. Across the country, innovative schools are demonstrating how meaningful employer partnerships, work-based learning, industry-aligned pathways, and postsecondary connections can transform student outcomes. As these models mature, there is growing interest in replicating successful…

2026 Bold By Choice Summit, Gala Awards, and School Tours | April 27-29, 2026 → Bold By Choice Summit Sessions → Bold By Choice Gala Awards → Bold By Choice Summit School Tours Bold By Choice Summit Sessions Watch Bold Talks Bold By Choice Gala Awards View Award Winners Bold By Choice Summit School Tours

April 28, 2026 Awards Stewards of Possibility: Congratulations to Colorado Charter School Institute Award: Stewards of PossibilityThe Stewards of Possibility award recognizes and honors organizations that are stewarding possibility by challenging the givens, pioneering new and different approaches, and passionately pursuing excellence for all students.  Why They Were SelectedCSI stands out nationally for demonstrating that…

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Student Performance Featuring Students from West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics | April 28, 2026 Thank you, West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics, for such a great performance!

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Student Panel: Featuring Students from Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (Ricky Claxton, Cierra Gee, Martez Rich, Tony Crawford, Christian Brock, and Chanelle Piercefield) | April 28, 2026

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Aviya Torns-Taylor and India Harris, graduates of Flex High School in Flint, MI (Introduced by Valerie Chase and brought to you by Lifelong Learning https://llac.org/) | April 28, 2026

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Nick Sheltrown (National Heritage Academies) | April 28, 2026

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Ian Rowe (Vertex Partnership Academies) | April 28, 2026

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Kofi Kinney (New Teachers on the Block) | April 28, 2026

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Gary Larson (Larson Communications) | April 28, 2026

Bold By Choice Summit 2026 | Bold Talk by Nautrie Jones (Empact Work, LLC)

From Industry Need → Student Opportunity → Action  Strong student career pathways are built when workforce needs are clearly defined, student experiences are intentionally designed, and partnerships are purposefully activated. Use this simple map to begin brainstorming how workforce needs connect to student opportunities. It helps you quickly surface gaps, identify partners, and start shaping next steps—ideas…

Authorizing Booklet FREE DOWNLOAD Explore “Authorizingwith Purpose” Download our “Authorizing with Purpose” booklet and learn how the National Charter Schools Institute team equips authorizers with proven tools, practical guidance, and…

School as Community A reflection from Mike Chalupa and LaShawn Bowser, City Neighbors Foundation, INC. City Neighbors started with families in a living room asking a question that still guides us: if we could build the best public school experience we can imagine, what would it be. Those families weren’t looking for something exclusive. They…

In partnership with the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Overview What happens when a school is built around a simple, demanding belief: students learn best when they are deeply known, fully included, and trusted with real agency. In Season 3, Episode 7 of Bold By Choice Podcast, we travel to Baltimore to visit City Neighbors, a…

Neurodiversity in Action A reflection from Dr. Matthew Tyson I grew up moving every few years, living in different states and experiencing very different school systems. What stayed with me was not just the change, but the realization that a child’s educational experience can vary dramatically depending on where they live. Expectations change. Support changes….

In partnership with the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Overview What does it look like when inclusion is not a strategy, a program, or a compliance requirement, but the foundation of a school’s identity. In Season 3, Episode 6 of the Bold By Choice Podcast, we visit Tapestry Public Charter School, a middle and high school…